the impending murder? Describe the balance of power between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in Act One’s final scene. Act 2, Scene 1 As Act Two opens, Banquo passes his sword and his cloak to his son Fleance. What does this gesture foreshadow? Why can’t Banquo Why might Banquo be troubled by the witches’ visit? Describe in some detail what Macbeth sees in the air when he is and explain why he might see it. What does it symbolize? By the end of the scene, has Macbeth determined to kill Duncan, or is he still unsure? What action does he take at the end of the scene? Act 2, 2 What does Lady Macbeth mean when she says, hath made them drunk hath “That made me bold”? How is Lady Macbeth different in this scene from the way she’s presented herself before? Macbeth is distraught that he could not say Why would this upset him? “Amen.” Macbeth thinks he hears a voice saying no more, / Macbeth does murder sleep. . “sleep . .” For what is sleep a metaphor? Describe Macbeth’s mental state in this scene. How is it different from Lady Macbeth’s? Act 2, Scene 3 To what does the porter compare Macbeth’s castle? Why is the reference significant? Characterize the interaction among Macduff, Lennox, and the porter when the porter lets them in. What purpose might this exchange serve? Who finds Duncan’s body, and what is his response? What is Banquo’s response to the news of Duncan’s death? What are Donalbain and Malcolm’s reactions to their father’s murder, and what do they decide to do? Malcom says, show an unfelt sorrow is an office / Which the false man does easy.” “To Based on his observation, in what way is Malcolm different from his father? What role does the weather play in Scene Three? Act 2, Scene 4 What happened to Duncan’s horses? What does this further? Who is assumed to have murdered Duncan, and why?
the impending murder? Describe the balance of power between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in Act One’s final scene. Act 2, Scene 1 As Act Two opens, Banquo passes his sword and his cloak to his son Fleance. What does this gesture foreshadow? Why can’t Banquo Why might Banquo be troubled by the witches’ visit? Describe in some detail what Macbeth sees in the air when he is and explain why he might see it. What does it symbolize? By the end of the scene, has Macbeth determined to kill Duncan, or is he still unsure? What action does he take at the end of the scene? Act 2, 2 What does Lady Macbeth mean when she says, “That hath made them drunk hath made me bold”? How is Lady Macbeth different in this scene from the way she’s presented herself before? Macbeth is distraught that he could not say “Amen.” Why would this upset him? Macbeth thinks he hears a voice saying “sleep no more, / Macbeth does murder sleep. . . .” For what is sleep a metaphor? Describe Macbeth’s mental state in this scene. How is it different from Lady Macbeth’s? Act 2, Scene 3 To what does the porter compare Macbeth’s castle? Why is the reference significant? Characterize the interaction among Macduff, Lennox, and the porter when the porter lets them in. What purpose might this exchange serve? Who finds Duncan’s body, and what is his response? What is Banquo’s response to the news of Duncan’s death? What are Donalbain and Malcolm’s reactions to their father’s murder, and what do they decide to do? Malcom says, “To show an unfelt sorrow is an office / Which the false man does easy.” Based on his observation, in what way is Malcolm different from his father? What role does the weather play in Scene Three? Act 2, Scene 4 What happened to Duncan’s horses? What does this further? Who is assumed to have murdered Duncan, and why?
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