Macbeth Act 3

Front

What does Macbeth 'see' at the banquet?

Back

Banquo's ghost.

Front

How is Lady Macbeth feeling about Duncan's death now?

Back

She's unhappy and realizing that the murder wasn't making her content.

Front

What two things does Macbeth plan to do the day after the banquet?

Back

Talk to the witches and interrogate the servant who has been spying on Macduff.

Front

Why is Macbeth upset when the murderers reveal that Fleance had not been killed?

Back

He worries that the prophecy of Banquo is coming true.

Front

What literary term is being used in the lines: 'There the grown serpent lies. The worm that's fled/ Hath nature that in time will venom breed...' ?

Back

Metaphor.

Front

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

Back

It symbolizes Macbeth's guilt and fear of losing power.

Front

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

Back

She becomes more anxious and guilt-ridden, contrasting her earlier ruthlessness.

Front

What role do the witches play in Macbeth's actions in Act 3?

Back

They influence his decisions and fuel his ambition.

Front

What does Macbeth's soliloquy reveal about his mental state in Act 3?

Back

It shows his paranoia and descent into tyranny.

Front

How does the theme of fate vs. free will manifest in Act 3?

Back

Macbeth's choices lead to his downfall, questioning whether he is controlled by fate or his own actions.