Act III opens with Banquo speaking to himself. When he says “I fear thou play’dst most foully for’t,” to what is he referring (3.1.3)? For what does he also hope? | Banquo is referring to Macbeth becoming king unfairly. He hopes that the witches predictions for him come true too. |
Macbeth really wants Banquo to do something. What is it? | Macbeth wants to Banquo to attend the ceremonial banquet/feast. |
Infer what Macbeth means when he says that Malcolm and Donalbain are “not confessing their cruel parricide, filling their hearers with strange invention” (3.1.34-5)? | Macbeth means that Malcolm and Donalbain are not confessing to killing Duncan and have been claiming they’re innocent. |
How is Macbeth feeling about Banquo? He says “For Banquo’s issue have I filed my mind;” (3.1.70). Is this fair? Why or why not? | Macbeth fears Banquo and feels threatened. This isn’t fair because Macbeth and Banquo have been best friends for a long time and Macbeth is going to let his ambition destroy their friendship. |
What does Macbeth tell the murderers? | Macbeth tells the murders that it was Banquo who made their lives so miserable and that they should want revenge. |
How does Macbeth convince the murderers to take action? Does this remind you of anything else in the play? | Macbeth tells the murders to take action by questioning their manhood. This is what Lady Macbeth did to convince Macbeth to kill Duncan. |
How has Macbeth changed from Act I to Act III? | Macbeth had become less empathetic and kind. All he cares about is remaining king. |
Macbeth Act 3 Scene 1
September 4, 2019