Name that quote!?
“Security is mortals’ chiefest enemy.” Who says it?
Hecate.
What interrupts Macbeth’s banquet and causes chaos?
Banquo’s ghost appears at the banquet.
Who is angry at the witches in Act 3 Scene 5?
Hecate.
What does Macbeth see that no one else can see?
Banquo’s ghost.
What do the witches plan to use to trick Macbeth?
Illusions and false prophecies.
Who questions Macbeth’s masculinity during the banquet?
LMB
How does Macbeth act when the ghost appears?
He becomes frightened and acts irrationally in front of guests.
What is Hecate’s goal for Macbeth?
To make him overconfident so he destroys himself.
What does Macbeth’s behavior at the banquet reveal about his state of mind?
He is full of guilt and paranoia.
Why do the witches want to mislead Macbeth?
To cause his downfall.
Who says “What man dare, I dare”?
MB
What does Lady Macbeth do to try to control the situation?
She tells guests Macbeth is ill and tries to calm them.
Why is Hecate upset with the witches?
Because they acted without her permission.
What does Macbeth decide to do after the banquet?
Visit the witches again for answers.
What is the danger of the witches’ prophecies?
They make Macbeth feel falsely secure.
Who tries to cover up Macbeth’s behavior at the banquet?
LMB
What does Macbeth’s reaction to Banquo’s ghost show about him?
He is consumed by guilt and fear.
What does Hecate say is the most dangerous thing for mortals?
Security or overconfidence.
How do the guests react to Macbeth’s behavior?
they are confused and disturbed.
How do supernatural forces control Macbeth’s actions?
By influencing his fears and ambitions.
Who represents supernatural control over fate?
The witches/hecate
What major theme is shown through Banquo’s ghost?
Guilt and consequences of violence.
What is Hecate’s overall plan for Macbeth’s downfall?
To trick him into overconfidence using illusions.
What does Macbeth’s refusal to stop violence show?
He feels trapped in a cycle of bloodshed.
What theme is shown by Macbeth trusting the witches?
Appearance vs. reality.