Macbeth: Act 3, scene 1
1) lines 15-18: When Banquo says he is
dutybound to serve his king, is his tone
warm or cold?
2) lines 29-32: What kinds of stories might
Malcolm and Donalbain be telling?
3) lines 70-71: Why does Macbeth feel that
he needs to fight fate?
4) lines 134-136: Why is the death of
Fleance so important?
Act 3, scene 2
5) lines 8-12: Does Lady Macbeth follow
her own advice about forgetting
Duncan’s murder? Explain.
6) lines 29-35: Explain the dramatic irony
in Macbeth’s speech (dealing with
Banquo’s attendance of the feast).
Act 3, scene 3
7) line 16: Explain the double meaning of
“Let it come down!”.
Act 3, scene 4
8) lines 22-26: Analyze Macbeth’s asidewhat is he saying?
9) lines 54-59: Why does Lady Macbeth
make up a story to tell the guests?
10) lines 129-130: Why do you think
Macbeth is suddenly so concerned
about Macduff?
Act 3, scene 5
11) lines 32-33: Paraphrase Hecate’s
generalization about people. Explain if
you think this statement is true of
people in general or simply in regard to
Macbeth.
Act 3, scene 6
12) lines 25-38: Where has Macduff gone
and what is he trying to do? What is
Macbeth also preparing for?