scene 2

• What does Lady Macbeth say about her hesitation to kill Duncan?

  “Had he not resembled my father as he slept, I had done it”
• What does Lady Macbeth's statement about Duncan reveal about her character?

  It shows her intensely ruthless nature
• What does Macbeth believe has happened to his connection with God after the murder?

  He believes it has been severed due to his deed
• What themes are represented in Macbeth's reaction to the murder of Duncan?

  Religion, fear, and guilt
• What does Lady Macbeth instruct Macbeth to do after the murder?

  “Wash this filthy witness from your hands”
• What does Lady Macbeth's use of imperatives indicate about her role in the crime?

  It indicates she is in control and aware of the consequences
• What does Lady Macbeth's concern about evidence of the crime suggest about her character?

  It suggests she is aware of the consequences of their actions