Lady Macbeth Dies

• What is the effect of short scenes in Act 5, Scenes 3 and 4?

  They increase the pace and add drama
• What does Macbeth's soliloquy reveal about his mental state?

  He begins to despair despite feeling invincible
• How does Macbeth's behavior contrast with his soliloquy?

  He is over-confident when speaking to others
• What does Macbeth's command to "Give me my armour" indicate?

  He is trying to assert control despite his confusion
• What does the Doctor's observation about Lady Macbeth suggest?

  Her mental state is troubled and unstable
• What strategy does Malcolm instruct his soldiers to use?

  To cut down branches from Birnam Wood
• What does the audience learn about Macbeth's fate from Malcolm's strategy?

  His defeat seems inevitable due to the Witches' trickery
• How does the English army's demeanor contrast with Macbeth's behavior?

  They are calm and in control, unlike Macbeth
• What themes are highlighted in Act 5, Scenes 3 and 4?

  • The instability of Macbeth's mental state
  • The contrast between control and chaos
  • The inevitability of fate and downfall
• How does Macbeth's mental state reflect Lady Macbeth's condition?

  • Both show signs of madness
  • Macbeth feels despair and confusion
  • Lady Macbeth is troubled by her thoughts
• How does Lady Macbeth die in the play?

  She dies offstage
• What does Lady Macbeth's offstage death signify?

  It shows her unimportance in the story
• How does Macbeth's behavior change throughout the scene?

  He alternates between arrogance and despair
• What does Macbeth mean by "supped full with horrors"?

  He feels nothing can frighten him anymore
• What realization does Macbeth have after learning of Lady Macbeth's death?

  His terrible acts had no purpose
• How does Macbeth describe life after Lady Macbeth's death?

  As a "shadow" and a "candle"
• What metaphor does Macbeth use to compare life?

  He compares it to a "poor player"
• What does Macbeth's language reveal about his state of mind?

  It reflects his bitterness and regret
• What does Macbeth mean by "Life's but a walking shadow"?

  Life is fleeting and unreal
• How does Shakespeare's language contribute to Macbeth's character development?

  It shows he still has a human side
• What does Macbeth realize about the Witches when Birnam Wood moves?

  He realizes they have tricked him
• What does the phrase "the fiend/ That lies like truth" imply about Macbeth's trust?

  He was too trusting of the Witches
• How is Macbeth's betrayal of Duncan ironic?

  He trusted the Witches despite his betrayal
• What decision does Macbeth make regarding the approaching army?

  He decides to attack them
• What does Macbeth's decision to attack signify about his character?

  It reminds us of his fearless warrior past
• What is the turning point in Macbeth's realization during this scene?

  • Macbeth starts to realize the Witches have tricked him
  • This marks a shift in his understanding of fate and trust