Macbeth- Quotes Act Two

Question 1

Unlike Macbeth, Banquo is resisting the temptation of the witches

Answer 1

‘merciful powers restrain in me the cursed thoughts’

Question 2

Macbeth tells his friend a deliberate lie

Answer 2

‘I think not of them’

Question 3

Banquo remarks on Duncan’s generous gifts to Macbeth and Lady Macbeth

Answer 3

‘sent forth great largess’

Question 4

Macbeth imagines he sees the murder weapon, revealing his intense turmoil

Answer 4

‘Is this a dagger which I see before me’

Question 5

This is the first sign of weakness/humanity shown by Lady Macbeth

Answer 5

‘Had he not resembled my father as he slept, I had done’t’

Question 6

Lady Macbeth is dismissive of Macbeth’s feelings after he commits murder

Answer 6

‘A foolish thought to say a sorry sight’

Question 7

Macbeth instantly regrets his actions

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Lennox comments on violent storms. Elizabethan audience believed disorder in state mirrored by disorder in nature

Answer 8

‘The night has been unruly’

Question 9

Unlike Duncan, his sons are suspicious and understand that people are not what they seem.

Answer 9

‘There’s daggers in men’s smiles’

Question 10

Old man comments on Duncan’s horses. Shows that even the animal kingdom is in revolt.

Answer 10

‘Tis said they ate each other’

Question 11

Macduff sounds apprehensive/critical as he comments that Duncan’s reign could prove to be happier than Macbeth’s.

Answer 11

‘Lest old robes sit easier than our new’

Question 12

Macbeth imagines he will never sleep peacefully after killing Duncan

Answer 12

“Sleep no more!”