Act 3

Question 1

What quote shows Macbeth’s descent?

Answer 1

• ‘Thou play’dst most foully for it’

Question 2

Who fears who and how do we know?

Answer 2

• Macbeth fears Banquo through the quote ‘I do fear’

Question 3

What is descent linked to?

Answer 3

• The genre of tragic hero. It mixes with murders and to be fearful to act against Banquo

Question 4

Who desires what and what does it show is happening?

Answer 4

• Macbeth desires ‘safety’ - which is a total character change
• This links to downward spiral and descent from greatness