Paragraph 2 - Second PEE

Question 1

Paragraph 2 Point (Second TPEE)

Answer 1

In the middle of Act 3, Macbeth has murdered his friend Banquo in his attempts to prevent Banquo’s line from getting to the throne.

Question 2

Paragraph 2 Quote/Evidence (Second TPEE)

Answer 2

“I am in blood / stepped in so far, that, should I wade no more, / returning were as tedious as go o’er.”

Question 3

Paragraph 2 Explanation P1 (Second TPEE)

Answer 3

Shakespear uses blood metaphors throughout to show the brutal reality of Macbeths decisions.

Question 4

Paragraph 2 Explanation P2 (Second TPEE)

Answer 4

The word choice of “wade” and “tedious” make it clear that Macbeth is so haunted by the ghost of Banquo that he is losing his sanity.

Question 5

Paragraph 2 Ending (Second TPEE)

Answer 5

His fatal flaw of ambition tips him towards further carnage. He has become so corrupt he cant go back to the person he once was.