Scene 1
What is why Macbeth feels threatened by Banquo?
Banquo is suspicious of Macbeth because of the prophecy
Where does Act III, Scene 2 occur?
The scene takes place inside Macbeth’s palace
Who was killed?
Banquo
Who's ghost does Macbeth see
Banquo's
Who is Hecate?
Leader of the witches
What does Banquo suspect about the prophecies on how Macbeth became king?
Banquo says he sometimes thinks the witches may have told Macbeth truths.
Why is Macbeth unable to feel secure as king?
Macbeth says his mind is restless and filled with fear because Banquo and Fleance are still alive.
Who escapes the murder attempt?
Fleance
How does Lady Macbeth describe Macbeth's odd behavior to his guests?
She says he is ill
Who is starting to get suspicious of Macbeth in scene 6?
Lennox
Who does Macbeth identify as his greatest threat, revealing his growing paranoia?
Macbeth claims that Banquo is his enemy.
What line reveals Macbeth’s tortured and paranoid state of mind?
“O, full of scorpions is my mind, dear wife!”
Did take place during the night or daytime?
night
What news did Macbeth receive during the banquet?
Fleance escaped
Where is Macduff, and what is he doing?
In England, recruiting Malcom
What is Macbeth’s plan to secure the throne and murder Banquo
Macbeth hires two murderers to kill Banquo and Fleance.
What metaphor does Macbeth use to show that the threat to his throne still exists?
Macbeth compares their situation to a snake that has been injured but not killed.
Was there supposed to be a third murderer?
No
What does Macbeth's behavior speaking to Banquo’s ghost, revealing his loss of composure and mental instability? What does he feel?
Shows Macbeth’s growing guilt and paranoia during the banquet
What is Hecate's plans with Macbeth
To give him misleading visions
How does Macbeth’s decision to act and plan alone in Scene 1 demonstrate a shift in his character and marriage?
Macbeth shows he is becoming independent and more ruthless.
How does Act III, Scene 2 demonstrate that Macbeth has become more independent and secretive than Lady Macbeth?
Macbeth chooses to act independently and withholds his plan from Lady Macbeth
What is that the prophecy about Banquo’s heirs can still come true, increasing tension for Macbeth?
This is the dramatic importance of Fleance escaping.
Why was Macbeth losing his mind at the banquet so important? Who was there?
It made the lords become suspicious of him and question his leadership
Why is Hecate mad at the three witches?
They talked to Macbeth without her permission