Macbeth Act Two and Three

Question 1

What does Banquo fear about Macbeth?

Answer 1

Banquo fears that Macbeth gained the throne through treachery and murder

Question 2

why is Macbeth annoyed with his cousins? (Donalbain and Malcolm)

Answer 2

They are a threat of Macbeth’s rule, they escaped after Duncan’s murder and he is paranoid due to the prophecy.

Question 3

Who does Macbeth fear above all else?

Answer 3

Macbeth fears Banquo

Question 4

Why does Macbeth fear Banquo?

Answer 4

Macbeth fears Banquo because he has a good reputation, and he has a noble and kinglike nature.

Question 5

What does the fear of Banquo lead Macbeth to do?

Answer 5

Macbeth eventually hires some servants kill Banquo and his son, Fleance

Question 6

How does Macbeth convince the murderers to join in his conspiracy to kill Banquo and Fleance?

Answer 6

Macbeth blames Banquo for their misfortune, questions the murderers’ manhood, appeals their desire for revenge, and stresses his own innocence

Question 7

What was Lady Macbeth’s aside about?

Answer 7

Lady Macbeth is starting to feel the weight and guilt of Macbeth’s murder spree

Question 8

What did the murderers fail to do?

Answer 8

They failed to kill Fleance