Characters
This character hires two murderers to kill Banquo and Fleance.
Where does Banquo get invited to dinner?
Macbeth's castle
Who escapes the murderers?
Fleance
"We’ll handle this. Don’t worry, we’ll talk about it later."
Lady Macbeth
What does Lady Macbeth mean when she says, "Look like the innocent flower, / But be the serpent under't"?
Dramatic Irony
This character begins to suspect Macbeth of murder.
Banquo
Who covers for Macbeth at the dinner when he acts out.
Lady Macbeth
Why does Macbeth want Banquo dead?
He's afraid Banquo knows the truth
or
To secure his spot as king
"The problem is hurt, but not finished. We still have more to do."
When Macbeth says, "To be thus is nothing; / But to be safely thus," what literary device is he using to express his fear of losing the throne? (form of conflict)
Internal Conflict
Macbeth feels this way after hearing Fleance is still alive.
Unsettled or Fearful
Who tries to kill Banquo and Fleance?
Two murderers hired by Macbeth
Another joins in, however its never really known if he was hired by Macbeth aswell
What makes Macbeth more violent?
He wants to keep his crown safe
"I’ll make sure things go as planned, even if it means using dark magic."
Hecate
What does the blood on Macbeth’s hands symbolize after the murder of King Duncan?
Guilt
This character leaves for England to seek help against Macbeth.
Macduff
What happens to the dinner when Macbeth sees the ghost?
The guests are ushered out
How does Banquo’s death change Macbeth?
He becomes more paranoid
"There’s something off about the king. Things are not what they seem."
Lennox
When Banquo’s ghost appears at the banquet, what literary term describes Macbeth’s reaction to the ghost?
Hallucination
These two characters are suspicious of Macbeth by the end of Act 3.
Lennox and Macduff
When does Macbeth see Banquo’s ghost?
During the feast
Why does Macbeth keep killing people?
"You can’t accuse me! Don’t look at me like that, with your bloody face!"
Macbeth (to Banquo's Ghost)
When Macbeth talks about "the tyranny of the time," what is he referring to in terms of literary terms or themes?
Theme of power and corruption