Macbeth Act 3 Flashcards
Who sent the third murderer?
Macbeth
Why would Macbeth send a third murderer?
He lacks trust
What was showed about the third murderer?
He knows Banquo personally
How did Fleance escape?
The torch goes out, they can’t see and he is able to escape
What was Banquo’s last words to his son?
“Thou mayst revenge”
In actual fact what is the only thing Fleance has to do in order to get revenge for his father’s death?
by him living he can be in line for the throne
In what way does the murderer look the same as Macbeth after killing Duncan?
Blood on his face, Macbeth had his hands covered in blood after Duncan
How does Macbeth react to to news of Fleance’s escape?
“Whole of marble”- He could have been happy but now is full of fears
How many gashes did the murderer place in Banquo’s head?
20
Why would they go through the extreme of putting 20 gashes in Banquo?
Asked to do something by the king, you want to make sure it is well done
Why is it dramatic irony when Macbeth says the table is full?
Because the ghost of Banquo is there and only Macbeth can see it
What is the 4 ways Lady Macbeth tries to calm down Macbeth?
-“Are you a man?”
-Refers to the dagger that drew him to Duncan
-“You are behaving like a superstitions old women”
-“There is a empty chair”
What is the 3 ways Lady Macbeth does to calm down the lords?
-“Macbeth has suffered this illness since childhood”
-“The fit is momentary”
-“If you pay to much attention it will get worse”
What was the 2 reasons Hecate was mad at the other witches?
-They didn’t ask her first
-Hecate doesn’t think Macbeth is worthy to get his future revealed
