Macbeth Act 5 overview

Question 1

Act 5 Scene 1

Answer 1

Lady Macbeth is sleepwalking and obsessively washing her hands
(re-enacting the murder and trying to wash the blood off her hands). The doctor comes
to visit her but says that she is possessed and he cannot heal her.

Question 2

Act 5 Scene 2

Answer 2

The army is marching towards Dunsinane. Macbeth is going mad.

Question 3

Act 5 Scene 3

Answer 3

Macbeth shows hubris and is cruel to Seton. The doctor tells him about Lady Macbeth.

Question 4

Act 5 Scene 4

Answer 4

In the middle of battle Macbeth finds out that Lady Macbeth has died.
He no longer feels fear. He is told that the woods are moving and there is going to be a
siege.

Question 5

Act 5 Scene 5

Answer 5

In the middle of battle Macbeth finds out that Lady Macbeth has died
He no longer feels fear. He is told that the woods are moving and there is going to be a
siege.

Question 6

Act 5 Scene 6

Answer 6

The army, including Malcolm, Siward, and Macduff, has reached the
castle They reveal themselves from under the branches and blow trumnets

Question 7

Act 5 Scene 7

Answer 7

Macbeth kills young Siward. Macduff wants to avenge his family so he
looks for Macbeth. The castle is being defeated, Macbeth’s forces are betraying him.

Question 8

Act 5 Scene 8

Answer 8

Macduff faces Macbeth, but Macbeth thinks he can’t be killed. Macduff
then reveals that he was born by caesarean section rather than a natural birth. Macbeth
dies. Malcolm is crowned King of Scotland and vows to restore order.