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Act III discussion questions. Act III, scene 1, lines 1-10 In lines 2-3 what does Banquo think about Macbeth? In lines 8-10 why does Banquo believe that.

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1 Act III discussion questions

2 Act III, scene 1, lines 1-10 In lines 2-3 what does Banquo think about Macbeth? In lines 8-10 why does Banquo believe that his children will be kings?

3 Act III, scene 1, lines 54-65 Why does Macbeth perceive Banquo as a threat?

4 Act III, scene 1, lines 75-140 Who does Macbeth talk to in these lines?

5 Act III, scene 1, lines 76-79 Lines 76-79--What is the main idea of Macbeth’s speech to them?

6 Act III, scene 1, lines 108-114 Lines 108-114—how do they describe themselves?

7 Act III, scene 1, lines Lines 116-140—Exactly what has Macbeth asked them to do?

8 Act III, scene 2, lines 27-28 “Gentle my lord, sleek o'er your rugged looks; / Be bright and jovial among your guests to-night.” How does Lady Macbeth describe her husband in these lines? What does she tell him to do? Which theme is represented here?

9 Act III, scene 2, line 36 “O, full of scorpions is my mind, dear wife!” Explain the metaphor Macbeth uses in this line.

10 Act III, scene 2, line 45-46 “Be innocent of the knowledge, dearest chuck, / Till thou applaud the deed.” How is Macbeth protecting his wife in this line? How does this contrast with earlier events in the play?

11 Act III, scene 3, lines 1-4 What does the presence of the mysterious third murderer tell us about Macbeth?

12 Act III, scene 3, lines 17-18 Lines 17-18: what does Banquo tell Fleance to do?

13 Act III, scene 3 All of scene 3: do the murderers fulfill Macbeth’s instructions?

14 Act III, scene 4, lines 30-32 Lines 30-32 Why does Macbeth fear Fleance?

15 Act III, scene 4, lines 33-38 What does Lady Macbeth urge Macbeth to do in lines 33-38?

16 Act III, scene 4, lines 47-52 Line 47-52—what does Macbeth see at the banquet? How does he respond to it?

17 Act III, scene 4, lines Lines 54-59—how does Lady Macbeth explain Macbeth’s behavior?

18 Act III, scene 4, lines 86-93 What is the purpose of Macbeth’s speech in lines 86-93?

19 Act III, scene 4, lines 129-133 Who is suspiciously absent from Macbeth’s banquet? How will Macbeth find out about this absent person?

20 Act III, scene 4, lines 133-136 What else does Macbeth plan to do the next day?

21 Act III, scene 5, lines 3-9 Lines 3-9—Why is Hecate angry with the other witches?

22 Act III, scene 5, lines 10-13 Lines 10-13—What does she think of Macbeth?

23 Act III, scene 5, lines 30-33 Lines 30-33—What will Hecate do to Macbeth? What truth about human nature does she express?

24 Act III, scene 6, lines 1-20 Lines 1-20—Does Lennox literally mean the words he says? Why or why not?

25 Act III, scene 6, lines 24-35 Lines 24-35—According to the Lord, where has Macduff gone, and why?

26 Act III, scene 6, lines Lines 37-39—What is Macbeth preparing for?


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