| Does Macbeth seem to be tempting fate to fortify himself at Dunsiane? | Yes |
| Why might he have little concern about this prophecy? | The second prophecy said that no man that came from a woman can kill Macbeth. |
| Why are the doctor and gentlewoman waiting? | They want to see Lady Macbeth sleepwalking |
| Why does the gentlewoman not want to tell the doctor what she knows? | Because no one else witnessed it. |
| Why is it ironic that Lady Macbeth is now afraid of the dark? | She’s a dark person |
| List the specific events that Lady Macbeth recalls during her sleepwalking speech. | She’s washing her hands trying to get blood off.Banquo is dead and buried, so he can’t come and get her. |
| Is there wisdom in the doctor’s conclusion that Lady Macbeth has more need of spiritual help than medical/physical help? | Yes, nothing medical could ever fix the guilt she feels. |
| What signs are pointing toward a mental collapse? | She keeps washing her hands trying to get off the imaginary blood, while sleepwalking. |
| What does the doctor mean when he says to move the means of all “annoyance”? | He is afraid that she will kill herself. |
| What does the doctor anticipate for Lady Macbeth? | Suicide, so he is keeping all things that could harm her away from her. |
| What is about to happen at Birnam Wood? | An army is coming to attack Macbeth |
| Why is this significant? | Because it will be the beginning of the unfolding of the witches’ prophecies. |
| What is happening as Macbeth prepares for battle? | He is talking to the doctor about his wife and how she can be fixed, while trying to prepare for battle. |
| Why does Macbeth claim to have no fear? Is he sincere? | He wants to believe that the prophecies are true.. Yes, he is sincere. He believes the prophecies whole-heartedly. |
| What does it indicate about Macbeth’s state of mind that he will put on his armor before it is needed? | It shows that he is scared of what is to come. |
| How does Malcolm’s order recall the prophecy made to Macbeth? | He is bringing Birnam Wood to Dunsinane. |
| Why doesn’t Macbeth meet these opposing forces in battle, rather than let them lay siege to the castle? | Because many of his soldiers moved to the opposing army. |
| What is Macbeth’s claim as the siege begins? Is this realistic? | … |
| “She should have died here after.” How do you interpret this line? | … |
| Is Macbeth’s story “a tale/ full of sound and fury/ signifying nothing”? | … |
| How does Macbeth react when he is told of Birnam Wood moving toward Dunsinane? Why? | … |
| Who will lead the first battalion? | … |
| What are Macbeth’s chances at this point? | … |
| What does Macbeth see as his only hope? | … |
| What force is driving Macbeth as he easily destroys Siward? | … |
| What is the outcome by the end of this scene? | … |
| How have Macbeth’s soldiers been fighting? | … |
| What decision does Macbeth make about how he will accept the loss of the battle and the kingdom? | … |
| Why has Macbeth avoided Macduff during the battle? | … |
| What does Macbeth tell Macduff about a confrontation between them? | … |
| How does Macduff crush Macbeth’s final hope? | … |
| What is Macbeth saying about the witches in line 19-22 | That they have tricked him and lied to him. |
| If Macbeth gives himself up, what does Macduff suggest they will do with him? | Make it a show. ” Come see the tyrant.” |
| How does the old soldier, Siward, react to his son’s death? Is he being heartless? | He is proud. No, he is just trying to handle it the best way he can. |
| Who does Macduff kill? | Macbeth |
| At the end of the play, who is to be crowned King of Scotland. | … |
| What are some of Macbeth’s admirable traits? | … |
| What is the tragic flaw in Macbeth’s character? | … |
| What is the theme of Macbeth? | Fair is Foul and Foul is fair |
Macbeth (Act 5)
July 1, 2019