Macbeth
Whom does Macbeth fear, partly b/c of his absence at the banquet?
Macduff
what the falling goblet represents?
loss of his authority
who is lady macbeth
Macbeth's wife
who was banquo ?
Banquo is Macbeth's friend and fellow military commander.
How many men does Macbeth employ for Banquo's murder?
2
what are Macbeth´s motives for murdering Banquo?
Macbeth wants his sons to be kings and Banquo knows of the prophesies.
What excuse does Lady Macbeth make for her husband's behavior?
He's had these strange fits since his youth.
Who else besides Banquo does Macbeth want to be killed?
Fleance (Banquo's son)
How many murderers appear on the scene?
3
What occurs at the banquet to upset Macbeth?
Banquo's ghost shows up and sits in his seat.
He's the only one that can see him.
How is Lady Macbeths character changing?
She is calm and isn't as concerned about the murders.
Shows ignorance towards Macbeth.
As Act III begins Banquo is reflecting on what has happened to Macbeth. What three events does he state and what does he hope for himself?
Banquo says that Macbeth was made King, Thane of Cawdor and Thane of Glamis. He hopes his sons will be Kings.
How does Macbeth convince these men to murder Banquo?
Gives them motive by saying Banquo stripped the property.
Is Macbeth still consulting Lady Macbeth concerning the murder? Why or why not?
No, because he wants to keep her in ignorance and out of the murder.
Does Lady Macbeth know that Banquo is going to be killed by Macbeth before the banquet?
She doesn't know explicitly, but she's a smart lady and has her suspicious.
Who is blamed for Banquo's death b/c he fled?
Fleance
Who may the third murderer be?
It's a mystery.
What is Macbeth's reaction to the news that the murder plot was not totally successful?
He is feeling pressure b/c he didn't kill Fleance.
Lady Macbeth's statement about Duncan's murder that "what's done is done" is ironic in that
the consequences of Duncan's murder are just unfolding.
why can Banquo be considered a threat to Macbeth?
the witches said the banquo´s son will be king, but Macbeth wants his sons and himself to be king.
Who escapes the hands of the murderers?
Fleance