Act 3 Flashcards
What does Banquo soliloquy réveil
He is suspicious of Macbeth, thinking he “play’dst most foully” for the crown
He is also thinking of the prophecies but would rather let fate take its course.
Scene one analysis
Macbeths soliloquy shows he’s changed as a person. Before, he didn’t want to kill Duncan but now he doesn’t hesitate to have Banquo and fleance killed, not even talking to l Macbeth about it. He also gets murderers to kill Banquo, he’s no longer to hero he was, he’s a coward and can’t even look at his enemy
He’s become more like lady Macbeth, attacking the murderers masculinity and telling lies to make them think Banquo is bad
How does Shakespeare use oxymorons in scene 2 and what do these show
He uses “doubtful joy” and “restless ecstasy” to show the mixed emotions of the Macbeths, they got what they wanted but are full of guilt
Scene 2 analysis
The Macbeths feel insecure about there position, they both want to securely be in control
Macbeth also has changed, he plans to kill Banquo but refuses to talk to l Macbeth about it, this could be because he want to protect her from more guilt, or he doesn’t want her to be in the way
How does Macbeth use animals in this scene
“Full of..”
“The bat…”
“The bat has flown” and “full of scorpions is my mind” both use quite dark and nasty animals, this reminds the audience of the evil in the play and emphasises Macbeths feelings of insecurity and paranoia
Analysis of scène three
Another murderer joins the other two, Macbeth sent him as he doesn’t trust anyone.
The setting is dark and the sun has set, this represents the darkness and terror of Macbeths reign
Duncan is carrying a torch with fleance, this is symbolic of the goodness on him, when he is killed, the torch goes out
Fleance escapes, shows fate can’t be changed and Macbeth may have been king without the need of action
In scene four, Macbeth he’s happy “to play the humble host”
Play suggests his hospitality is fake and he’s putting it on, fair is foul and fouls is fair
Analysis of scene 4, before he sees Duncan
He is happy as he thinks fleance and Banquo are being dealt with, he thinks he has broken the prophecies
One of the murderers tells Macbeth fleance escaped, Macbeth he feels “cabinet, cribbed, confined” the alliteration emphasises how he feels trapped as he knows fleance could still become king
Scene 4 analysis, banques ghost appears
He appears after Macbeth finds out banquos dead. This hallucination is a symptom of his guilt and anxiety
Lady Macbeth pretends Macbeth is unwell, she takes control and says “are you à man?”, she thinks his fear isn’t manly
What is the significance of the ghost in scene 4
Only Macbeth sees the ghost, the audience won’t know if it was a real ghost or a hallucination of his mind
Macbeth says banquos name, telling the audience who the ghost is of and suggests it is a guild inspired hallucination
The ghost sits on Macbeths throne, a dramatic reminder of him being father to a line of kings
Analysis of scene 5
Hecate, goddess of witches is annoyed at the other three for meddling with Macbeth
They plan to fill him with confidence, to make sure his reign of terror and chaos continues. Shows how evil they are
Scene 6 analysis
The audience are told Macduff had raised an army to uprise against Macbeth and Malcolm is in an English court
Lennox thinks Macbeth is guilty for banquos and duncans death but he doesn’t speak his mind as he knows how Macduff “lives in disgrace” for going against his king
What does Lennoxs monologue reveal
It is in a sarcastic tone, saying duncans death “did grieve Macbeth”, he means the opposite
He uses rhetorical questions “to kill their gracious father”, doesn’t think Malcolm and donalbain would kill Duncan.
