Macbeth Act 3 Flashcards
How does Macbeth feel about Banquo at this point of the play?
Macbeth feels threatened by Banquo and knows he is more of a man than he is.
What evidence is there that Macbeth is losing his mind?
It is evident that Macbeth is losing his mind because he has just arranged to have his best friend murdered
What evidence is there that Macbeth is losing his “manliness”
It is evident Macbeth is losing his manliness because he won’t murder Banquo himself- he hires murderers
Despite the fact that Lady Macbeth is now queen of Scotland, she is not happy. Why not?
She is unhappy because it is not what she expected it to be; she is feeling insecure in her title as queen
What does Lady Macbeth mean when she says: “Things without all remedy/ Should be without regard: what’s done is done”?
She is trying to reassure Macbeth that there is no point agonizing over things they have no control over; there is no point in feeling guilty over something that is in the past and should just forget about it.
What are both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth afflicted by at night? (
They are suffering from insomnia and nightmares
7) In what way is it evident that Macbeth and Lady Macbeth’s relationship is changing?
The Macbeths are growing further and further apart; they are keeping things from each other.
What does Macbeth mean when he says: “Things bad begun make strong themselves by ill”?
He means that evil acts grow stronger with each evil act committed.
What do both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth say is better than feeling insecure while in a position of power?
It is better to be dead than feeling insecure while in a position of power
