MacBeth Act II
Describe Macbeth's behavior after he has committed the murder.
He's freaking out and is horrified by what he has done.
What do the witches predict for Macbeth?
That he will become Thane of Cawdor and later, King.
What do the witches prophesize for Banquo? How does Banquo react to the witches prophecy?
What do we call a long solo speech directed at the audience (not another character)?
Soliloquy
After the murder, who provided comic relief?
The Porter
Why is Banquo having trouble sleeping in Act II, Scene I?
He was troubled by dreams of the witches (weird sisters)
When Macbeth learns that he has been promoted to Thane of Cawdor, he says, "The Thane of Cawdor lives. Why do you dress me in borrowed robes?" "Borrowed robes" is a _________ for a title that belongs to someone else.
metaphor
Who is the new Prince of Cumberland?
Malcolm
What is an aside?
An aside is a statement made by a character in a play intended to be heard by the audience but not by the other characters on stage.
How Lady Macbeth react to Macbeth's post-murder freak out?
She's frustrated that he keeps babbling and can't get himself under control.
What is Lady Macbeth's true opinion of her husband Macbeth?
He is doesn't have the strength of mind to commit this murder to seize the throne
Who plans the murder plot?
Lady Macbeth
Who is knocking at the South Gate at the beginning of Act 2 Scene 3?
Lennox and Macduff. They've come to retrieve the king and escort him back to his castle.
Fill in the blank: "Is this a _____ which I see before me?"
dagger
Macbeth says "this" will be his downfall.
What does Macbeth mean when he says, "Besides this Duncan hath been so clear in his office..."
King Duncan has been a just king.
Who is Banquo?
Macbeth's friend and fellow soldier, a comrade in arms.
What excuse does MacBeth give for killing the guards after they murdered Duncan?
His love for the King outran his hesitant reason. He was in the moment.
What does Lady Macbeth mean when she states "Come you spirits that tend on mortal thoughts, unsex me here, And fill me from the crown to the toe top-full of direst cruelty."
She is calling on evil spirits to take away her feminine traits and make her capable of murder.
What does Lady Macbeth mean when she says "look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under 't"?
Be nice on the outside while plotting murder underneath.
"Fair is foul and foul is fair" is a contradictory statement know as a...
paradox