University:
Bradley University
Course:
ENG 101 | English Composition
Academic year:

2020
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63

Pages:

1
Author:

Kyuwon J.

STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS - Macbeth Act Three 1. Why does Macbeth want Banquo and Fleance dead? Macbeth wants Banquo and Fleance dead because he knows they suspect him of foul play, and is furious that he has done all the work of becoming king, and Banquo’s children will benefit from it rather than his. 2. What is Macbeth's plan for killing Banquo and Fleance? Does it work? He gets two convicted murderers to wait along the road to ambush Banquo and Fleance. Banquo ends up getting murdered while Fleance escapes. 3. Macbeth says, "The worm that's fled Hath nature that in time will venom breed, No teeth for the present." What does that mean? Fleance will be a problem in the future, since he will have children who will become kings, but for now Macbeth can let him go and deal with other things because Fleance is of no immediate threat to him personally. 4. Who (what) did Macbeth see at the banquet table? Macbeth saw Banquo’s ghost at the banquet table. 5. How does Lady Macbeth cover for Macbeth at the banquet? What excuses does she give for his wild talk? Lady Macbeth tells the guests that he often has these temper issues and people that know him well have learned to ignore them. When Macbeth really gets out of hand, she sends the guests home. 6. Who else was missing from the banquet table (besides Banquo)? Macduff was also missing from the banquet table. 7. Macbeth says, "I am in blood Stepped in so far that should I wade no more, Returning were as tedious as go o'er." What does he mean? This means that there is no going back now. Macbeth is committed to this course of action, whatever terrible things he may have to do next. 8. What does Hecate want the witches to do? Hecate wants the witches to give Macbeth some visions which will give him false impressions, false hopes for his safety, so he will continue on his path of destruction. 9. What does Lennox think about Macbeth, Fleance, and Duncan's sons? Lennox thinks Macbeth is the Good Guy, Fleance killed Banquo, and Duncan’s sons killed the king. Lennox thinks the opposite of what is actually happening.