Macbeth Act 3 Flashcards
What does Banquo fear that Macbeth has done to get what the witches promised?
He fears that he has played foully for it. (Killed someone) knows prophecy.
Why does Macbeth ask Banquo if he will go riding in the afternoon?
To go questions the 2 who left to go to Ireland and England.
Macbeth set Banquo set up to die.
Just before the murderers enter, what reasons does Macbeth give for wanting Banquo and Fleance dead?
Banquo knows prophecy
Macbeth did it for his future generation not Banquo’s.
What does Macbeth say to convince the murderers that Banquo is their enemy?
Kept them from good fortune
Deceived and fooled all 3 of them.
What happens to Banquo and Fleance?
Banquo is killed and Fleance escapes but dies in a ditch.
What does Lady Macbeth say that reveals her feelings about being queen of Scotland?
Lost everything and gained nothing.
“A doubtful joy”
What happens nightly to both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth as they sleep?
They have nightmares and Lady M. Sleepwalks.
What is Macbeth’s reaction when he learns from the murderers that the plan did not go as expected?
Angry Fearful Glad that at least Banquo's gone. Good plan; bad execution. Safe for rest of play.
Why does Macbeth refuse to sit at the table with his guests? What explanations does he give for not sitting there?
Because he sees Banquo’s ghost (troubled mind or ghost)
He says the table is full to honor Banquo.
What explanation does Lady Macbeth give for Macbeth’s strange behavior?
Born that way- recent mental fits
Fits like this since childhood.
What effect does Macbeth’s behavior have on the guests that cause them to leave the banquet?
Worried about mental health
Acts crazier and Lady Macbeth sends them away for fear of spilling the beans.
What does Macbeth decide to do at the end of scene 4?
Visit the wyrd sisters again.
When Hecate visits the three witches, what effect does she say the witches’ predictions will have on Macbeth?
Greater than fate and invincible.
According to Hecate, what is the chief enemy of humans?
Overconfidence. Security
What is the general content of the conversation between Lennox and another Lord to bring Act 3 to an end.
Suspicious about Macbeth
Malcolm donalbain and Fleance would die if Macbeth caught them.
They suspect McB about D’s murder Macduff has gone to England
Comparing king of England’s to king of Scotland.
