Act 3 Summary Flashcards
Start of act 3
Macbeth begins to have doubte about Banquo, becoming paranoid that he will reveal Macbeth as the kings murderer. He shares his worried with his wife, who decides the best ploy is to praise Banquo at the feast. Macbeth is certain Banquo is going to reveal his secret, so he arranges for three murderers to find banquo and his son ans kill them both.
Middle of act 3
This murder is the turning point in Macbeths relationship with his wife as he does not tell her about his plan, only asking for her approval once ‘the job is done’
End of act 3
Banquo is murdered, but fleance escapes. When macbeth hears this news, he becomes sick with worry; his wide chides him at the feast, telling him to get a grip. The pair toas Banquo, but as they do the ghost of banquo appears at the table. However, macbeth is the only one who can see it. His wife realising he is giving the game away pretends he is having a fit, a condition with which he has siffered since he was young. Macduff fails to attend the feast and has suspicions about macbeth and goes to england for help
