Act III scene 1: The Feast
Who does Macbeth claim is the most important at the feast?
Banquo [too bad he is dead]
How does Lady Macbeth feel now that the deed is done?
She is not happy even though she has everything that she wanted.
Who comes to talk to Macbeth at the banquet and why does he look odd?
A murderer with Banquo's blood on his face
Who is Hecate?
The goddess of the moon and witches
What is the purpose of the feast?
It celebrates the start of Macbeth's reign
What is Macbeth spending time with?
His tortured thoughts
What 'bad' news does the visitor tell Macbeth?
Fleance escaped
Why is Hecate so angry?
The Weird sisters toyed with Macbeth without her permission. Nothing happens without Hecate's approval.
Who are 'the bloody cousins'?
Donalbain and Malcolm
What is troubling Macbeth?
His dreams
What is Macbeth's reaction to this bad news?
He has a 'fit'
What are Lennox's their feelings about what is happening at Macbeth's court?
He is suspicious and uneasy about what is going on...
What is Macbeth's evil plan?
To kill Banquo
What advice does Lady Macbeth give to Macbeth?
Put on a happy face so no one suspects something is wrong
What does Macbeth see at the feast?
Banquo's ghost and he said "Don't shake your gory locks at me!"
What will Hecate's spell make Macbeth do?
Reject fate/laugh at fate/be overconfident
What does Macbeth tell the murderers?"
Banquo did them wrong so they need to kill him
Macbeth's mind is full of these crawling insects
scorpions
How does Lady Macbeth explain Macbeth's behavior to her guests?
He has had these 'fits' since childhood
How does Lennox and his companion refer to Macbeth?
They call him a tyrant