Act 5 scene 1

• Who speaks with one of Lady Macbeth's attendants in Act 5, Scene 1 of Macbeth?

  A doctor
• What does the attendant describe Lady Macbeth doing at night?

  She is sleepwalking, writing, and sealing letters.
• What does Lady Macbeth request to have by her side at all times?


  A candle
• What action does Lady Macbeth perform while sleepwalking?


  She rubs her hands together as if to wash them.
• What do the doctor and attendant suspect about Lady Macbeth's condition?

  They understand she has seen or done something terrible.
• What memories does Lady Macbeth recall while sleepwalking?

  She remembers Duncan's murder and bloodstains on her hands.
• What does Lady Macbeth say about the old man during her sleepwalking?


  She wonders at how much blood was in the old man.
• To whom does Lady Macbeth appear to be speaking during her sleepwalking episode?


  She appears to be talking to Macbeth.
• What does the doctor say about Lady Macbeth's illness?

  He says her illness is beyond his help.
• What does the doctor suspect about Lady Macbeth's words?


  He suspects the truth behind what she is saying.
• What did Lady Macbeth warn Macbeth about in Act II?

  She warned him not to dwell on his guilt about murdering Duncan.
• How has Macbeth's attitude towards Lady Macbeth changed by this point in the play?

  His preoccupation with power has overshadowed his love for her.
• What does Macbeth do regarding Lady Macbeth's care?

  He abandons her to the care of doctors and servants.
• What is the role of the doctor in Act 5, Scene 1?

  The doctor observes Lady Macbeth's condition and expresses concern.
• What is the significance of Lady Macbeth's sleepwalking in the play?


  It symbolizes her guilt and mental unraveling.
• What does the candle symbolize in Lady Macbeth's actions?

  The candle symbolizes her need for light amidst her darkness and guilt.
• How does guilt affect Lady Macbeth throughout the play?

  Guilt leads to her mental breakdown and sleepwalking episodes.
• How does Lady Macbeth's earlier warning to Macbeth contrast with her current state?


  She once warned him against guilt, but now she is consumed by it.
• What are the implications of Macbeth's neglect of Lady Macbeth?

  It shows the deterioration of their relationship and his obsession with power.
• What is the historical context of mental illness in Macbeth?

  It reflects the lack of understanding and treatment of mental illness in Shakespeare's time.