Week of February 21st--Macbeth (Act III)!
1. As Act III begins, Banquo is reflecting on what has happened to Macbeth. What 3 events does he state and what does he hope for himself ? (Use concrete details)
2. Wat reason does Macbeth give the murderers for wanting Banquo killed? What reason does he give for not doing it himself? (Use concrete details)
3. Why do you think Macbeth does not tell Lady Macbeth about his plan to murder Banque and Fleance? (Use concrete details)
4. When Banguo's ghost enters the banquet, what is Macbeth's reaction? (Use concrete details)
5. What does Lady Macbeth say to the guests is the reason for his behavior? What can you say about their relationship at this point in the play? (Use concrete details)
2. Wat reason does Macbeth give the murderers for wanting Banquo killed? What reason does he give for not doing it himself? (Use concrete details)
3. Why do you think Macbeth does not tell Lady Macbeth about his plan to murder Banque and Fleance? (Use concrete details)
4. When Banguo's ghost enters the banquet, what is Macbeth's reaction? (Use concrete details)
5. What does Lady Macbeth say to the guests is the reason for his behavior? What can you say about their relationship at this point in the play? (Use concrete details)
1. The three events Banquo states are him and Macbeth listening to the witches’ prophesies, the murder of King Duncan, and Macbeth becoming Thane of Cawdor. Banquo thinks to himself, “Thou hast it now-King, Cawdor, Glamis, all as the weird women promised…” (3.1 lines 1-2.) Banquo already knows that the witches are a terrible source of information. Also, he is afraid for Scotland’s future now that Macbeth rules the kingdom. Banquo worries to himself, “ It should not stand in thy posterity; but that myself should be the root and father of many kings.”(3.1 lines 4-6.) In Act one, scene four, Macbeth tells Banquo that his children shall be kings. This line is a reflection on what happened before the murder. Banquo questions to himself, “Why, by the verities on thee made good, may they not be my oracles as well and set me up in hope?”(3.1 lines8-10.) Banquo hopes that Macbeth shall not murder him or his son. Also, he hopes that the witches’ predictions of his children becoming kings shall come true.
ReplyDelete2. Macbeth orders the murders to kill Banquo because he himself is afraid that Banquo and his son may rule over him. Macbeths says to the murders, “Our fears in Banquo stick deep, and in his royal nature reigns that which would be feared.”(3.1 lines 50-51.) Banquo was once Macbeth’s partner. Macbeth does not to kill Banquo himself in fear that he may later on feel guilty over the death. Macbeth worries to himself, “There is none but he whose being I do fear; and under him my genius is rebuked…” (3.1 lines 55-57.) Macbeth wants to really murder Banquo. In a way, Macbeth seems to have gone power hungry from murdering King Duncan. Macbeth says to the murders, “Upon my head they placed a fruitless crown and put a barren scepter in my grip…no son of mine succeeding.”(3.1 lines 62-65.) Macbeth knows that he himself is mortal and shall die like everyone else. He hopes to keep his power for as long as he can. (Athena Baker, first time, part one.)
3. Macbeth does not tell Lady Macbeth about his plan to murder Banquo and Fleance because he wants to be sure Banquo has been murdered. Macbeth says to himself, “And with thy bloody and invisible hand cancel and tear to pieces that great bond, which keeps me pale!”93.3 lines 51-53.) This line is similar to the lines when Lady Macbeth decides to “unsex” herself. Macbeth himself wants to destroy his bond with Banquo. Macbeth directs to his wife, “Be innocent of the knowledge, dearest chunk, till thou applaud the deed.”(3.3 lines 48-49.) In this scene, Macbeth is starting to sound like Lady Macbeth. Also, he does not want to prove her that he is a coward for not murdering Banquo himself. Macbeth says to his wife, “Oh, full of scorpions is my mind, dear wife! Thou know’st that Banquo and his Fleance lives.”(3.3 lines 39-40.) Macbeth is trying to assure his wife that he is doing everything in his power of staying king. Also, in a way, it seems that Lady Macbeth’s “unsex me” chant seems to have gone well.
ReplyDelete4. Macbeth’s reaction to Banquo’s ghost is nervous and terrified. Macbeth shouts to himself, “Thou canst not say I did it. Never shake thy gory locks at me.”(3.4 line 51.) Macbeth feels haunted by Banquo’s ghost. Also, he seems to feel rather guilty for having the murderers kill Banquo. Macbeth shouts to everyone, “Prithee, see there! Behold, look! Lo, how say you? Why, what care I?”93.4 lines 69-70.) Macbeth is imaging Banquo’s ghost. A ghost is a symbol of guilt. Macbeth shouts with horror, “Avaunt, and quit my sight! Let the earth hide thee!”(3.4 line 94.) Macbeth is afraid of people finding out about his plan. Also, he does not want to lose his power of becoming king.
5. Lady Macbeth says that Macbeth is having some rough times. Macbeth and Lady Macbeth’s relationship at this point in the play is like a mother and son. Lady Macbeth directs to her gusts, “I pray you, speak not. He grows worse and worse…” (3.4 line 118.) Lady Macbeth is wondering what’s been going on with him. She however believes that he is just seeing illusions. Lady Macbeth says to her husband, “You have displaced the mirth, broke the good meeting with most admired disorder.”(3.4 line 110.) Macbeth had just acted like a fool from seeing Banquo’s ghost. Also, Lady Macbeth at this point seems to be acting more of a man rather than a woman. Lady Macbeth assures to the people, “Think of this, good peers, but as a thing of custom. ‘Tis no other; only it spoils the pleasure of the time.”(3.4 lines 98-99.) Lady Macbeth still cares for her husband. Also, she tries to make the gusts forget about Macbeth’s foolishness. (Athena Baker, first time, part two.)
1. The three events Banquo states are the witches’ prophesies, Macbeth murdering King Duncan, and the announcement of Banquo’s children becoming king. Banquo hopes his son becomes king. Banquo worries to himself, “It should not stand in thy posterity; but that myself should be the root and father of many kings.”(3.1 lines 4-6.) In Act one, scene four, Macbeth tells Banquo that his children shall be kings. This line is a reflection on what happened before the murder. Banquo says to the audience, “Thou hast it now-King…and I fear thou playd’st most foully for’t.” (3.1 lines 1-2.) Banquo knows that Macbeth has made the prophesies happen sooner than expected. Also, Banquo is starting to feel that he does not have much hope for himself on the predictions of the witches. Banquo questions to himself, “Why, by the verities on thee made good…and set me up in hope?”(3.1 lines 8-10.) Banquo did not realize that Lady Macbeth in a way hypnotized Macbeth into murdering King Duncan. Also, he is about to go to his demise.
ReplyDelete2. Macbeth orders the murders to kill Banquo because Banquo can still produce children, even if his son dies. The reason Macbeth does not kill Banquo himself is Macbeth does not want to feel any sort of guilt for murdering the man whom he once befriended. Macbeth worries to himself, “There is none but he whose being I do fear; and under him my genius is rebuked…” (3.1 lines 55-57.) Macbeth wants to really murder Banquo. In a way, Macbeth seems to have gone power hungry from murdering King Duncan. Macbeth says to the murders, “Upon my head they placed a fruitless crown and put a barren scepter in my grip…no son of mine succeeding.”(3.1 lines 62-65.) Macbeth knows that he himself is mortal and shall die like everyone else. He hopes to keep his power for as long as he can. Macbeth shouts to the murders, “Both of you know Banquo was your enemy.”(3.1 line 115.) Macbeth is trying to give the murders a reason to murder Banquo. Also, Macbeth is starting to become like Lady Macbeth.
3. Macbeth does not tell his wife the plan to murder Banquo and Fleance because he feels as though his bond with her is starting to lessen. Macbeth directs to his wife, “Be innocent of the knowledge, dearest chunk, till thou applaud the deed.”(3.3 lines 48-49.) In this scene, Macbeth is starting to sound like Lady Macbeth. Also, his strength is starting to lessen (strength is in bond with Lady Macbeth.) Macbeth says to himself, “And with thy bloody and invisible hand cancel and tear to pieces that great bond, which keeps me pale!”93.3 lines 51-53.) This line is similar to the lines when Lady Macbeth decides to “unsex” herself. Macbeth himself is starting to become power hungry. Lady Macbeth assures to Macbeth, “Come on, gentle my lord, sleek o’er your rugged looks.”(3.2 lines 29-30.) Lady Macbeth seems to be much softer sounding in this scene. Also, she is trying to calm him down. (Athena Baker, second time, part one.)
4. Macbeth’s reaction to Banquo’s ghost is shocked, nervous, and a bit afraid. Macbeth shouts with horror, “Avaunt, and quit my sight! Let the earth hide thee!”(3.4 line 94.) Macbeth is afraid of people finding out about his plan. Also, he does not want to lose his power of becoming king. Macbeth shouts to himself, “Thou canst not say I did it. Never shake thy gory locks at me.”(3.4 line 51.) Macbeth feels haunted by Banquo’s ghost. Also, he seems to feel rather guilty for having the murderers kill Banquo. Macbeth shouts to everyone, “Prithee, see there! Behold, look! Lo, how say you? Why, what care I?”93.4 lines 69-70.) A ghost is a symbol of guilt. It is also a symbol of memories and horror (in this case.)
ReplyDelete5. Lady Macbeth says that the reason for Macbeth’s behavior is that he does not like to be questioned. At this point in the play, Macbeth and his wife’s relationship is starting to fall apart. Lady Macbeth directs to her gusts, “I pray you, speak not. He grows worse and worse…” (3.4 line 118.) Lady Macbeth is wondering what’s been going on with him. She however believes that he is just seeing illusions. Lady Macbeth says to her husband, “You have displaced the mirth, broke the good meeting with most admired disorder.”(3.4 line 110.) Macbeth had just acted like a fool from seeing Banquo’s ghost. Also, Lady Macbeth at this point seems to be acting more of a man rather than a woman. Macbeth questions to his wife, “By maggotpies and choughs and rooks brought forth the secret’st man of blood. What is the night?”(3.4 lines 126-127.) Macbeth is starting to feel hallucinated. He also seems rather nervous about the action of the crime of Banquo and Duncan. (Athena Baker, second time, part two.)
1. The three events Banquo states are the witches’ prophesies, Macbeth murdering King Duncan, and the announcement of Banquo’s children becoming kings. Banquo hopes his son becomes king (even though deep down inside he feels that he does not have much faith in the witches’ predictions anymore.) Banquo says to the audience, “Thou hast it now-King…and I fear thou playd’st most foully for’t.” (3.1 lines 1-2.) Banquo knows that Macbeth had manipulated the prophesies. Also, Banquo is starting to have some suspicion on Macbeth. Banquo questions to himself, “Why, by the verities on thee made good…and set me up in hope?”(3.1 lines 8-10.) Banquo did not realize that Lady Macbeth in a way hypnotized Macbeth into murdering King Duncan. Also, Banquo himself is about to go to his demise. Banquo worries to himself, “It should not stand in thy posterity; but that myself should be the root and father of many kings.”(3.1 lines 4-6.) In Act one, scene four, Macbeth tells Banquo that his children shall be kings. This line is a reflection on what happened before the murder.
ReplyDelete2. Macbeth orders the murders to kill Banquo because Banquo can still produce children, even if his son dies. The reason Macbeth does not kill Banquo himself is Macbeth does not want to feel any sort of guilt for murdering the man whom he once befriended. Macbeth worries to himself, “There is none but he whose being I do fear; and under him my genius is rebuked…” (3.1 lines 55-57.) Macbeth wants to really murder Banquo. In a way, Macbeth seems to have gone power hungry from murdering King Duncan. Macbeth shouts to the murders, “Both of you know Banquo was your enemy.”(3.1 line 115.) Macbeth is trying to give the murders a reason to murder Banquo. Also, Macbeth is starting to become like Lady Macbeth. Macbeth questions to the murders, “Are you so gospeled to pray for this good man and for his issue…” (3.1 lines 89-90.) In a way, Macbeth sounds as though he were hypnotized. Also, he wants Fleance to be murdered so Fleance shall nto become the next king after Macbeth (Macbeth and his wife do not have any children.)
3. Macbeth does not tell his wife the plan to murder Banquo and Fleance because he feels a lot of hallucinations from the murder of King Duncan. Also, he is afraid of losing his power from his own wife. Macbeth tells his wife, “We have scorched the snake, not killed it.”(3.2 line 15.) The snake is a reference to King Duncan. Also, Macbeth in this line starts to feel more hallucinations. Macbeth speaks to his wife, “Oh, full of scorpions is my mind, dear wife! Thou know’st that Banquo and his Fleance lives.”(3.3, line 39-40.) Macbeth does not seem to be comfortable with the murder. Also, his wife is becoming suspicious of his plan. Macbeth directs to his wife, “Be innocent of the knowledge, dearest chunk, till thou applaud the deed.”(3.3 lines 48-49.) In this scene, Macbeth is coming into his immorality. Also, his strength is starting to lessen (strength is in bond with Lady Macbeth.) (Athena Baker, third time, part one.)
4. Macbeth’s reaction to Banquo’s ghost is shocked, nervous, and a bit afraid. Macbeth shouts to the crowd, “Thou canst not say I did it. Never shake thy gory locks at me.”(3.4 line 51.) The ghost looks bloody. So Macbeth is forced to look at the murder of Banquo. Macbeth shouts with horror, “Avaunt, and quit my sight! Let the earth hide thee!”(3.4 line 94.) Macbeth, in a way, is starting to feel some guilt over his crime. Also, Macbeth is afraid of people finding out about the plan he created to have Banquo murdered. Macbeths shouts in the top of his lungs, “Hence, horrible shadow! Unreal mockery, hence!”(3.4 line 107.) Macbeth tries to tell the crowd that he saw Banquo’s ghost. Apparently, the whole crowd feels as though he is going through another hallucination (the first hallucination was when Macbeth was imagining a dagger that would lead him into murdering King Duncan.)
ReplyDelete5. Lady Macbeth says that the reason for Macbeth’s behavior is because he has a certain illness which he had since he was young. At this point in the play, Macbeth and his wife’s relationship is starting to fall apart. Lady Macbeth directs to her gusts, “I pray you, speak not. He grows worse and worse…” (3.4 line 118.) Lady Macbeth is wondering what’s been going on with him. She however believes that he is just seeing illusions. Macbeth questions to his wife, “By maggotpies and choughs and rooks brought forth the secret’st man of blood. What is the night?”(3.4 lines 126-127.) Macbeth is starting to feel hallucinated (the first time was from when he was imaging the dagger to murder King Duncan.) He also seems rather nervous and guilty about the action of the crime of Banquo and Duncan. Lady Macbeth says to her husband, “You have displaced the mirth, broke the good meeting with most admired disorder.”(3.4 line 110.) Lady Macbeth is simply directing Macbeth to man up and stop acting like a fool. Also, Lady Macbeth at this point seems to be acting more of a man rather than a woman. (Athena Baker, third time, part two.)
After reading your third series of posts, I have a few comments and suggestions you may want to include.
ReplyDelete1. When Banquo says "But that myself should be the root and father/Of many kings. Ife there come truth from them-/As upon thee, Macbeth, their speeches shine-/Why, by the verities on thee made good,/May they not be my oracles as well/And set me up in hope? But hush, no more.”(3.1, lines 6-10) I think that he is expressing that the reason he has no faith in his prophesies coming true, is because he is not willing to manipulate the prophesies as Macbeth did, he is too noble and kind. I think adding this to your blog would make it stronger.
3. When Macbeth says “Be innocent of the knowledge, dearest chunk, till thou applaud the deed.”(3.3 lines 48-49.) I think what is happening is that now he feels that he doesn't need her anymore; she used to be the "powerhouse" behind him, but now their bond is beginning to weaken and so will their power.
4. For this question, it is important to include how Macbeth was afraid to look at Duncan after he had been murdered, but now he is forced to stare Banquo in the face.
Overall, you have done great work with the blogs, probably the best in the group. Keep up the good work!
Cypress Austin
1. At the beginning of act three, Banquo says “Thou hast it now-King, Cawdor, Glamis, All/As the weird women promised, and I fear/Thou played’st most foully for’t. Yet it was said/It should not stand in thy posterity,/But that myself should be the root and father/Of many kings. Ife there come truth from them-/As upon thee, Macbeth, their speeches shine-/Why, by the verities on thee made good,/May they not be my oracles as well/And set me up in hope? But hush, no more.”(3.1, lines 1-10). Banquo is acknowledging that the weird sisters spoke the truth and that all three of their prophesies did come true. Another thing that Banquo clearly expresses is that he suspects that Macbeth played “foully” for the crown, meaning he knows that Macbeth had something to do with Duncan’s murder. The last event that Banquo speaks about is that the witches prophesized that he (Banquo) will be the father of many kings to come. He now has faith that these will come true because Macbeth’s prophesies did and Banquo begins to say that he hopes for them to come true, but hushes himself before he can fully express the idea.
ReplyDelete2. When proposing his idea about killing Banquo to the murderers, Macbeth states “Know/That it was he in the times past which held you/So under fortune, which you thought had been/Our innocent self……Do you find/Your patience so predominant in your nature/That you can let this go? Are you so gospeled/To pray for this good man and for his issue,/Whose heavy hand hath bowed you to the grave/And beggared yours forever?(3.1, lines 77-91). What Macbeth is doing is trying to sway the murderers on his side and give them a reason to kill Banquo. What I take from this passage is that Banquoe did something to the Murderers in the past (probably something like put them in jail) that caused them to live like dogs and also to hate Banquo. The reason Macbeth can’t murder Banquo is said in the following quote: “So is he mine, and in such bloody distance/That every minute of his being thrusts/Against my near’st of life. And though I could/With barefaced power sweep him from my sight/And bid my will avouch it, yet I must not,/For certain friends that are both his and mine/Whose loves I may not drop, but wail his fall/Who I myself struck down.”(3.1, lines 117-124). The reasoning that he gives is that certain people that he must have on his side are friends of Banquo’s also and he can not afford to lose those people; if he kills Banquo himself, they will turn on him and it may even lead them to believe that he killed Duncan too.
3. I think that Macbeth begins to take things in his own hands and doesn’t want Lady Macbeth to have anything to do with his plans. After a brief conversation with Lady Macbeth about Banquo, Macbeth says to her “Be innocent of the knowledge, dearest chuck,/Till thou applaud the dead”(3.3, lines 48-49) it is evident that Macbeth doesn’t really need Lady Macbeth anymore and that they aren’t as close as they were at the beginning. Note that their closeness is what has made them successful throughout the story, and now that that is diminishing, so will their power.
Cypress Austin, second time (part one)
4. As soon as the ghost of Banquo enters the room, it takes Macbeth’s seat. However, no one else can see the ghost, so when Macbeth starts freaking out, it causes everyone to become suspicious. The text reads “Macbeth: Which of you have done this?/Lords: What, my good lord?/Macbeth Thou canst not say I did it. Never shake/Thy gory locks at me/Ross: Gentlemen, rise. His highness is not well (they start to rise”(3.4, lines 50-54). Macbeth’s response is very shocked and scared. Remember when Macbeth is asked to go back and put that daggers back on the guards after he kills Duncan, Macbeth says “I am afriad to think what I have done;/Look on’t again I dare not”(2.2, lines 54-55), however now he is forced to stare Banquo straight in the face, at this point the guilt he is feeling is driving him insane, literally.
ReplyDelete5. What Lady Macbeth says to the guests when asked about Macbeth’s behavior is: “Sit, worthy friends. My lord is often thus,/And hath been from his youth. Pray you, keep seat./The fit is momentary; upon a thought/He will again be well. If much you note him/You shall offend him and extend his passion.(53-58), which is basically saying that Macbeth has had a sickness since he was young that causes him to act crazy. She does this to cover his back, because she doesn’t really know what is going on either. What this says about their relationship is it’s beginning to fall apart, he doesn’t tell her anything and she is always trying to cover up his actions.
Cypress Austin, second time (part two)
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ReplyDeleteAt the beginning of act three, Banquo says “Thou hast it now-King, Cawdor, Glamis, All/As the weird women promised, and I fear/Thou played’st most foully for’t. Yet it was said/It should not stand in thy posterity,/But that myself should be the root and father/Of many kings. Ife there come truth from them-/As upon thee, Macbeth, their speeches shine-/Why, by the verities on thee made good,/May they not be my oracles as well/And set me up in hope? But hush, no more.”(3.1, lines 1-10). Banquo is acknowledging that the weird sisters spoke the truth and that all three of their prophesies did come true. Another thing that Banquo clearly expresses is that he suspects that Macbeth played “foully” for the crown, meaning he knows that Macbeth had something to do with Duncan’s murder. The last event that Banquo speaks about is that the witches prophesized that he (Banquo) will be the father of many kings to come. However, he knows that Macbeth manipulated the prophesies to make them come true. Banquo, being the noble person that he is, loses faith in the prophesies because he is not willing to manipulate them as Macbeth did, even though he still hopes that they will come true.
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When proposing his idea about killing Banquo to the murderers, Macbeth states “Know/That it was he in the times past which held you/So under fortune, which you thought had been/Our innocent self……Do you find/Your patience so predominant in your nature/That you can let this go? Are you so gospeled/To pray for this good man and for his issue,/Whose heavy hand hath bowed you to the grave/And beggared yours forever?(3.1, lines 77-91). What Macbeth is doing is trying to sway the murderers on his side and give them a reason to kill Banquo. What I take from this passage is that Banquoe did something to the Murderers in the past (probably something like put them in jail) that caused them to live like dogs and also to hate Banquo. The reason Macbeth can’t murder Banquo is said in the following quote: “So is he mine, and in such bloody distance/That every minute of his being thrusts/Against my near’st of life. And though I could/With barefaced power sweep him from my sight/And bid my will avouch it, yet I must not,/For certain friends that are both his and mine/Whose loves I may not drop, but wail his fall/Who I myself struck down.”(3.1, lines 117-124). The reasoning that he gives is that certain people that he must have on his side are friends of Banquo’s also and he can not afford to lose those people; if he kills Banquo himself, they will turn on him and it may even lead them to believe that he killed Duncan too. Another reason for killing Fleance and Banquo that he never actually says to anybody is that the witches never said “Fleance will be king”, they said that sons of Banquo will be king. Macbeth kills Fleance so he won’t be king, but kills Macbeth so that he can stop the blood line; there is always a chance that Banquo will produce more offspring.
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I think Macbeth doesn’t tell her about his plans, because he doesn’t need her/doesn’t want her involved. The text reads “Be innocent of the knowledge, dearest chuck,/Till thou applaud the dead”(3.3, lines 48-49) it is evident that Macbeth doesn’t really need Lady Macbeth anymore and that they aren’t as close as they were at the beginning. Lady Macbeth used to be the powerhouse behind Macbeth and what used to make him function, without her, he makes dumb decisions. I think that as their relationship weakens, so will their power in general.
Cypress Austin- Third time
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ReplyDeleteWeek of February 21st--Macbeth (Act III)!
1. As Act III begins, Banquo is reflecting on what has happened to Macbeth. What 3 events does he state and what does he hope for himself? (Use concrete details)
Banquo states that he thinks Macbeth played foully for the titles: King, Cawdor, and Glamis. He also hopes for his prophecies should become true.
2. What reason does Macbeth give the murderers for wanting Banquo killed? What reason does he give for not doing it himself? (Use concrete details)
Macbeth uses the excuses that Banquo ruined their lives and that he can’t do it for he has a banquet tonight.
3. Why do you think Macbeth does not tell Lady Macbeth about his plan to murder Banquo and Fleance? (Use concrete details)
I think Macbeth doesn’t tell Lady Macbeth about his plan to murder Banquo because she is a woman and he thinks she’s weak.
4. When Banguo's ghost enters the banquet, what is Macbeth's reaction? (Use concrete details)
Macbeth is really scared when Banquo’s ghost appears in the room.
5. What does Lady Macbeth say to the guests is the reason for his behavior? What can you say about their relationship at this point in the play? (Use concrete details)
That he gets very annoyed by the constant questioning.
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ReplyDeleteWeek of February 21st--Macbeth (Act III)!
1. As Act III begins, Banquo is reflecting on what has happened to Macbeth. What 3 events does he state and what does he hope for himself? (Use concrete details)
Banquo states that he thinks Macbeth played foully for the titles: King, Cawdor, and Glamis. He also hopes for his prophecies should become true. “Thou played’st most foully for’t…but that myself should be the root and father of many kings. If there come truth from them.” (3.1 lines 3&5-6)
2. What reason does Macbeth give the murderers for wanting Banquo killed? What reason does he give for not doing it himself? (Use concrete details)
Macbeth uses the excuses that Banquo ruined their lives and that he can’t do it for he has a banquet tonight. “Both of you know Banquo was your enemy.” (3.1 lines116-117)
3. Why do you think Macbeth does not tell Lady Macbeth about his plan to murder Banquo and Fleance? (Use concrete details)
I think Macbeth doesn’t tell Lady Macbeth about his plan to murder Banquo because she is a woman and he thinks she’s weak. “Be innocent of knowledge, dearest chuck, till though applaud the deed.” (3.3 lines 49-49)
4. When Banguo's ghost enters the banquet, what is Macbeth's reaction? (Use concrete details)
Macbeth is really scared when Banquo’s ghost appears in the room. “Thy bones are marrowless, thy blood is cold; thou hast no speculation in those eyes which thou dost glare with!” (3.3 lines 94-96)
5. What does Lady Macbeth say to the guests is the reason for his behavior? What can you say about their relationship at this point in the play? (Use concrete details)
That he gets very annoyed by the constant questioning. “I pray you, speak not. He grows and worse; question engrages him. At once, good night.” (3.4 lines 118-119)
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ReplyDeleteWeek of February 21st--Macbeth (Act III)!
1. As Act III begins, Banquo is reflecting on what has happened to Macbeth. What 3 events does he state and what does he hope for himself? (Use concrete details)
Banquo states that he thinks Macbeth played foully for the titles: King, Cawdor, and Glamis. He also hopes for his prophecies should become true. “Thou played’st most foully for’t…but that myself should be the root and father of many kings. If there come truth from them.” (3.1 lines 3&5-6) Banquo because of what he knows, gets him killed.
2. What reason does Macbeth give the murderers for wanting Banquo killed? What reason does he give for not doing it himself? (Use concrete details)
Macbeth uses the excuses that Banquo ruined their lives and that he can’t do it for he has a banquet tonight. “Both of you know Banquo was your enemy.” (3.1 lines116-117) He convinces the murders to take the life of Banquo and his son Fleance.
3. Why do you think Macbeth does not tell Lady Macbeth about his plan to murder Banquo and Fleance? (Use concrete details)
I think Macbeth doesn’t tell Lady Macbeth about his plan to murder Banquo because she is a woman and he thinks she’s weak. “Be innocent of knowledge, dearest chuck, till though applaud the deed.” (3.3 lines 49-49) I also think he might not want his wife to think he’s murdering because she might think he’s over doing it A LOT!
4. When Banguo's ghost enters the banquet, what is Macbeth's reaction? (Use concrete details)
Macbeth is really scared when Banquo’s ghost appears in the room. “Thy bones are marrowless, thy blood is cold; thou hast no speculation in those eyes which thou dost glare with!” (3.3 lines 94-96) He is very scared because I think it’s his conscience talking because of what he did.
5. What does Lady Macbeth say to the guests is the reason for his behavior? What can you say about their relationship at this point in the play? (Use concrete details)
That he gets very annoyed by the constant questioning. “I pray you, speak not. He grows and worse; question enrages him. At once, good night.” (3.4 lines 118-119) She helps him out in any situation; they are a strong couple.
1. The three events Banquo states are the witches’ prophesies, Macbeth murdering King Duncan, and part of the witches’ prophesies coming true. Banquo hopes his son becomes king (even though deep down inside he feels that he does not have much faith in the witches’ predictions anymore.) Banquo says to the audience, “Thou hast it now-King…and I fear thou playd’st most foully for’t.” (3.1 lines 1-2.) Banquo knows that Macbeth had manipulated the prophesies. Also, Banquo is starting to have some suspicion on Macbeth. Banquo questions to himself, “Why, by the verities on thee made good…and set me up in hope?”(3.1 lines 8-10.) Banquo did not realize that Lady Macbeth in a way hypnotized Macbeth into murdering King Duncan. Also, Banquo himself is about to go to his demise. Banquo thinks to himself, “It should not stand in thy posterity; but that myself should be the root and father of many kings.”(3.1 lines 4-6.) In Act one, scene four, Macbeth tells Banquo that his children shall be kings. This line is a reflection on what happened before the murder. (Athena Baker, fourth time for this question.)
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