Macbeth Act 3

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What does Banquo fear at the beginning of Act 3?

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Banquo fears that Macbeth got the title of king through devious means.

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Why do the murderers agree to help Macbeth?

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The murderers agree to help Macbeth because they have nothing to lose.

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Whom is Macbeth speaking to when he says, 'Take any shape but that, and my firm nerves shall never tremble'?

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Macbeth is speaking to the ghost of Banquo.

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What does Macbeth mean by 'Things bad begun make strong themselves by ill'?

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It means that things accomplished through bad deeds can only grow stronger through more bad deeds.

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What is Lady Macbeth implying when she says, 'When all's done you look but on a stool'?

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She is telling Macbeth that he is hallucinating and that there is no apparition.

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What is the significance of Banquo's character in Act 3?

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Banquo represents the moral compass and the consequences of ambition, contrasting with Macbeth's descent into tyranny.

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How does Macbeth's character change in Act 3?

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Macbeth becomes more paranoid and tyrannical, showing a willingness to commit further violence to secure his power.

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What role do the witches play in Act 3?

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The witches symbolize fate and temptation, influencing Macbeth's actions and deepening his moral decline.

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What does the appearance of Banquo's ghost signify in Act 3?

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Banquo's ghost signifies Macbeth's guilt and the psychological consequences of his actions.

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How does Lady Macbeth's role evolve in Act 3?

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Lady Macbeth becomes increasingly anxious and loses her earlier control, reflecting the strain of their actions.