macbeth act 3

• Where does Act 3, Scene 1 take place?

  In the royal palace at Forres
• What do the witches predict for Banquo?

  His line will eventually sit on the throne
• What does Banquo feel stirring within him after hearing the prophecies?

  Ambition
• Who enters the scene after Banquo in Act 3, Scene 1?

  Macbeth, followed by Lady Macbeth
• What do Macbeth and Lady Macbeth invite Banquo to do?

  Attend the feast they will host
• What does Banquo plan to do in the afternoon?

  Go for a ride on his horse
• What problem does Macbeth mention to Banquo?

  The problem of Malcolm and Donalbain
• What does Macbeth feel about the murder of Duncan?

  It weighs heavily on his conscience
• Who does Macbeth fear the most in Scotland?

  Banquo
• What does Macbeth mean by a “fruitless crown”?

  He will not have an heir
• Who does Macbeth hire to kill Banquo?

  Two murderers
• What does Macbeth remind the murderers about Banquo?

  Banquo has wronged them in the past
• What does Macbeth instruct the murderers to do regarding Fleance?

  To kill him along with Banquo
• How does Lady Macbeth feel in Act 3, Scene 2?

  She expresses despair
• What does Macbeth mean by saying his mind is “full of scorpions”?

  He is troubled and anxious
• What does Macbeth plan for Banquo and Fleance?

  A deed of dreadful note
• What does Macbeth urge Lady Macbeth to do during the feast?

  To be jovial and kind to Banquo
• Where do the murderers wait for Macbeth's command?

  Within the castle
• What happens to Banquo and Fleance in Act 3, Scene 3?

  Banquo is killed, Fleance escapes
• What does Banquo urge Fleance to do before he dies?

  To flee and avenge his death
• What does Macbeth fear after Banquo's murder?

  That Fleance will seek revenge
• How does Macbeth's character change by Act 3?

  He becomes more ruthless and bold
• What does Lady Macbeth's behavior reveal about her character in Act 3?

  She becomes more anxious and desperate
• Who scolds the witches in Act 3, Scene 5?

  Hecate
• What does Hecate plan to do with Macbeth?

  Fill him with false security
• What do Lennox and the lord discuss in Act 3, Scene 6?

  Banquo's murder and Macbeth's tyranny
• Where has Macduff gone in Act 3, Scene 6?

  To England
• What do Lennox and the lord hope for regarding Malcolm and Macduff?

  That they will save Scotland from Macbeth
• How does the supernatural influence the play's atmosphere?

  It symbolizes moral corruption and downfall
• What does Banquo's ghost represent in Macbeth?

  A reminder of guilt and ambition
• How does Shakespeare contrast Macbeth and King Edward?

  Edward represents goodness, Macbeth represents evil
• What does the phrase "blood will have blood" imply?

  Violence begets more violence
• What does Lady Macbeth mean by "Naught's had; all's spent"?

  They have gained nothing from their actions
• How does the theme of ambition manifest in Act 3?

  Through Macbeth's increasing ruthlessness
• What does Macbeth resolve to do at the end of Act 3?

  To visit the witches again
• What does Lady Macbeth suggest Macbeth needs at the end of Act 3?

  Sleep
• How does the banquet scene reflect Macbeth's mental state?

  It shows his guilt and paranoia
• What role does the supernatural play in Macbeth's downfall?

  It heightens his guilt and paranoia
• What does the term "tyrant" imply about Macbeth's rule?

  He rules with cruelty and oppression
• How does Shakespeare use Banquo's character to contrast with Macbeth?

  Banquo represents a path without bloodshed