Who said what?
Plot
Themes
Literary Devices
Strangeness
100
Thou hast it now: King, Cawdor, Glamis, all
Banquo
100
What is Banquo thinking at the start of this Act?
He suspects Macbeth of killing Duncan
100
How is the theme of the supernatural explored in Act III?
Through the ghost of Banquo The witches and Hecate
100
What literary device does this line use? "My genius is rebuked, as it is said Mark Antony's was by Caesar."
Allusion
100

What creates doubt in the thanes at the banquet?

Macbeth talking to Banquo's ghost

200

“Our fears in Banquo stick deep; and in his royalty of nature/Reigns that which would be fear’d: ‘tis much he dares;
And, to that dauntless temper of his mind,
He hath a wisdom that doth guide his valour
To act in safety.” - (3.1.55-60)

Macbeth

200
What happens at the banquet?
The ghost of Banquo appears
200
How is the theme of ambition explored in Act III?
Macbeth is willing to kill his best friend to ensure his reign
200

Which type of irony is used in the following lines? Macbeth says, "I wish your horses swift and sure of foot; And so I do commend you to their backs. Farewell."

Verbal irony

200
What is different in Lady Macbeth's character?
She appears to be feeling guilt and is letting Macbeth take control
300

“... Naught's had, all's spent,/Where our desire is got without content./‘Tis safer to be that which we destroy/Than by destruction dwell in doubtful joy.” (3.2)

Lady Macbeth

300
How does Lady Macbeth explain Macbeth's hallucinations?
He has had them since he was young, and feels uncomfortable when people stare at him.
300

How is the theme of manhood explored in this act?

Macbeth persuades the murderers to kill Banquo by threatening their manhood calling them dogs.

300

Which three characters give soliloquies in this act?

Banquo, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth

300

Why is Macbeth hallucinating again?

Along with his paranoia, the ghost of Banquo is showing Macbeth's guilty conscience.

400
Gentlemen, rise; his highness is not well.
Ross
400
What are the witches planning on doing?
Creating an illusion to trick Macbeth and give him a false sense of security
400

Give two examples of how the theme of blood is reflected Act III?

"Blood will have blood" Banquo's gory locks.

400

What literary device is used in these lines:  "In restless ecstasy. Duncan is in his grave.. Nothing can touch him further"

imagery

400

What is strange about Lennoxs monologue at the end of Act III?

He has previously supported Macbeth and now he deeply suspects him. We see this because of his sarcasm.

500

And I the mistress of your charms, The close contriver of all harms

Hecate

500

What is the purpose of the last scene in Act III?

To summarize the action of Act III, reveal Macbeth's people do not trust him and are hoping for his downfall. Macduff has fled to England, Macbeth is after him.

500

Give an example of how the theme of appearances versus reality is used in this act.

1. The hallucination of Banquo's ghosts; Macbeth questions what he sees. 2. He seems far less composed when he hallucinates the dagger in Act I which shows how much he is deteriorating and that he cannot determine what is real and what is not.

500

What is the symbolism of blood in ACT III?

Blood symbolizes the guilt that sits like a permanent stain on the consciences of both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth

500

Why does Macbeth's character not fit the expected role of King?

There should be a balance between mind and body. Banquo has both, Macbeth is an excellent warrior but lacks mental stability.

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