| This scene with the porter provides some comic relief. Why is this scene important to the audience at this time? | The audience just witnessed Duncan’s murder and all the anxiety Macbeth was feeling. |
| What is ironic about this statement: “but this place is too old for hell”. | Macbeth’s castle is turning into a hell. Macbeth and Lady will go to hell for this murder. |
| According to the porter, how is drinking an equivocator of lechery? | Alcohol makes people act vulgar. It makes men desire but takes away performance. |
| Why is Macduff up to early? | He came to wake up the King. |
| Explain why Lennox said the night is “unruly”. | Chimney’s were blown off, screams of death, birds making noises, the earth shaking. |
| Who found Duncan’s body? | Macduff |
| What does Macbeth confess to Macduff? | He killed guards |
| What does Macduff give as the reason for killing guards? | Evidence showed they killed Duncan. |
| What is Lady’s reaction to hearing this? | She faints to shift attention from Macbeth. |
| What do Malcolm and Donalbain decide to do? Why? | Malcolm and Donalbain leave because they are scared of being killed too. |
Macbeth Act 2 Scene 3
August 16, 2019