What does Macbeth mean when he says, "We are yet but young
in deed?" What does this suggest about his future conduct?
Macbeth is telling his wife that they are not experienced criminals
yet. They have just committed one murder and will likely commit
more. It also may hint that Macbeth will foul up in some way or
that he will have a difficult time dealing with the feelings of guilt
and/or paranoia associated with criminal acts.
Who or what is Hecate and what does she think of the witches'
involvement with Macbeth?
Hecate is the goddess of witchcraft, the boss of the 3 witches
earlier. She was angry that the witches told Macbeth about his
future without telling her. She decides to taking over the charge
and plan to make horrible illusions for Macbeth and make him
overconfident at everything.
How successful are the murderers in the following Macbeth’s instructions?
Comment on what happens to Fleance, and why this matters to Macbeth.
Two murderers were convinced by Macbeth to kill Banquo and his son,
Fleance. They only killed Banquo while Fleance fled. The three witches said
that Banquo’s son will be king. With Banquo’s son surviving the attack, the
possibility of the witches being right still exists. Macbeth fears that Fleance
will over throw him.
How does Lady Macbeth react when her husband sees Banquo's ghost?
What similar thing does she recall?
Lady Macbeth is embarrased and alarmed by Macbeth's odd behavior. She
makes excues to the court for her husband's behavior.She says that
Macbeth has visions from time to time. However, as Macbeth continues to
show an odd behavior, she takes him into his room, saying he needs more
sleep. She recalls Macbeth's vision of a hovering dagger that pointed toward
Duncan. line 54, "Sit, worty friends. My lord is often thus, And hath beenf
rom his youth. Pray you, keep seat. The fit is momentary; upon a thought.He
will again be well. If much you note him, You shall offend him and extend his
passion. Feed, and regard him not.-Are you a man?”
In act 3 Scene 6, Lennox comments on mAcbeth's actions. In
your own words, try to explain what he says directly and what
he really thinks or hints at. Why might he not want to say
directly what is really in his mind?
Lennox is ridiculing Macbeth's action by venerating
Macbeth's deeds.
The lord's reply to Lennox contains some interesting
information about Macduff. What is this, and how might it
affect things in scotland?
The Lord states that Macduff went to the English king to ask
for assistance from England in dethroning Macbeth. The
English king, Edward, has received Duncan’s son with grace
and will most likely help Macduff bring about Macbeth’s end.