Macbeth Quotes - Act 2, Scene 2

Question 1

Lady Macbeth would’ve killed Duncan if he didn’t look like someone she knew

Answer 1

‘Had he not resembled

My father as he slept, I had done’t.’ (Lady Macbeth)

Question 2

Macbeth couldn’t pray after killing Duncan

Answer 2

‘I had most need of blessing, and ‘Amen’

Stuck in my throat.’ (Macbeth)

Question 3

Macbeth warns others about what he has done

Answer 3

‘Sleep no more!

Macbeth does murder sleep’ (Macbeth)

Question 4

Macbeth talks about how he can’t sleep

Answer 4

‘Macbeth shall sleep no more.’ (Macbeth)

Question 5

Macbeth wonders if he can ever wash this blood from his hand

Answer 5

‘Will all great Neptune’s ocean wash this blood

Clean from my hand?’ (Macbeth)

Question 6

Lady Macbeth tells her husband not to be so naive

Answer 6

‘My hands are of your colour; but I shame

To wear a heart so white.’ (Lady Macbeth)

Question 7

Macbeth wishes he could wake Duncan with his knocking

Answer 7

Knocking within

‘Wake Duncan with thy knocking! I would thou couldst!’ (Macbeth)