Macbeth Act III Scene I Questions and Answers Patrick Reidenbaugh, Agape Kapelonis, Audrey Galligan, Devin Kamp, Riley Schinkovec, and Zach Simpson

Macbeth Act III Scene I Questions and Answers Read lines 1-10. Cite specific dialogue supporting the idea that Banquo is hopeful about the prediction of the Weird Women. Answer: “Thou hast it now King, Cawdor, Glamis, all as the weird women promised.” (lines 5-6) ; “But that myself should be the root of many kings.” (lines 6-8); If it here come truth from them upon thee Macbeth their speeches shine. Why, by their varieties on thee made good.”

2. What suspicions does Banquo voice in line three 2. What suspicions does Banquo voice in line three? What does he say that lets readers know that he suspects? Answer: Banquo says he expects that Macbeth has cheated to win the title of being king. He lets the reader know that he is suspicious (maybe even jealous) toward Macbeth and how he came to be Thane of Glamis, Cawdor, and now up to the highest stance of King.

3. Lines 15-18. Explain the double meaning might be intended by Banquo’s statement that his “duties/ are with a most indissoluble tie/ Forever knit. Answer :Banquo is bound to serve the king (Macbeth) but lines 15-18 could also mean that the two may break apart later.

4. Lines 29-71: What is an example of irony in Macbeth’s dialogue in lines 29-35? Answer: Macbeth states he didn’t murder Duncan, but he actually did (us as readers know this). And Macbeth wouldn't do such a thing.

5. Lines 29-71: What evidence in Macbeth’s soliloquy (47-71) explains Macbeth’s assessment of Banquo? What is revealed about Macbeth’s character? Answer: Macbeth is actually afraid of Banquo. He is not afraid of anyone but him. Banquo might be able to push Macbeth off the throne.

6. Lines 29-71: What theme is developed in these lines? Answer: Banquo’s son might be able to be crowned king before Macbeth, which means the Macbeth needs to get rid of Banquo so Macbeth can become king.

7. Lines 51-76: What doubts does Macbeth say is troubling him? Answer: Macbeth says that he has no sons to pass on his king duty and it would go right to Banquo’s sons and he doesn’t want this.

8. According to Macbeth, why does he himself not kill Banquo 8. According to Macbeth, why does he himself not kill Banquo? ( lines 30-138) Answer: Macbeth doesn’t kill Banquo, because of his son Fleance, and he doesn’t want to separate them.

Literary Elements Soliloquy - Macbeth has a soliloquy about how he is nervous about Banquo’s loyalty. Tone/Mood - The mood is very ominous, intense, and dark because of the murderers. Simile - “My geniuses is rebute as it is, said Mark Antony’s was by Cseaser. Theme - Killers never get good out of situations, karma always comes back. Conflict - Macbeth v. Himself; he is conflicting about killing Banquo.