Macbeth Act 2 Scene 1

Macbeth Act 2 Scene 1

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Who is Fleance?

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Banquo says, "There's husbandry in heaven, Their candles are all out." What is he saying about the stars? What motif would this fit into: fair is foul paradox, clothing not fitting, light vs. darkness? Why?

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What is ironic when Banquo says, "This diamond [King Duncan] greets your wife withal, By the name of most kind hostess"?

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Banquo tells Macbeth that he has been thinking about the witches and hasn't been sleeping. Macbeth says, "I think not of them." Why is this ironic?

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What does Macbeth see floating in front of him?

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What does Macbeth mean when he says, "Whiles I threat, he lives: / Words to the heat of deeds too cold breath gives. / I go, and it is done"?