Act 3, Scene 1 Flashcards
What happened in Act 3, Scene 1?
Banquo suspects that Macbeth played ‘most foully’ to achieve the throne. Lady Macbeth and Macbeth invite Banquo to a ‘solemn supper’ that evening. Banquo and his son Fleance are going out riding that afternoon, but Banquo promises to return in time for the banquet. Macbeth tells Banquo that he has heard that Malcolm and Donalbain are spreading terrible rumours. When Banquo goes, Macbeth delivers a soliloquy about his fears that Banquo’s children will become future kings. If true, his murderous deeds to seize the ‘barren sceptre’ will have been fruitless for his own family. He convinces two murderers to kill Banquo and his son Fleance.
How does Act 3, Scene 1 start?
With a chaotic opening, which could link to the chaos which will unfold in act 3.
