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Macbeth Scene Questions

Macbeth Scene Questions. ENG 3C. Act 1 Scene 1. 1) What is the dramatic purpose of this scene? Why do you think Shakespeare begins with witches? 2) How does pathetic fallacy relate to this scene? 3) What effect does this scene have on the audience? Significant Quotes:

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Macbeth Scene Questions

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  1. Macbeth Scene Questions ENG 3C

  2. Act 1 Scene 1 1) What is the dramatic purpose of this scene? Why do you think Shakespeare begins with witches? 2) How does pathetic fallacy relate to this scene? 3) What effect does this scene have on the audience? Significant Quotes: “Fair is foul and foul is fair” - Witches

  3. Act 1 Scene 2 1) What has Macbeth done to identify himself as the most commanding figure in Scotland? What compliments are said about Macbeth by King Duncan, the captain and Ross? 2) Why is the Thane of Cawdor put to death? 3) What reward does the King bestow on Macbeth? Significant Quotes ??! “What he hath lost, noble Macbeth hath won”

  4. Act 1 Scene 3 1) What does Macbeth mean when he says, “so foul and fair a day I have not seen.”? 2) What titles do the “weird sisters” predict for Macbeth? 3) Why do you think they speak in riddles? 4) Define the term “Aside”. What does the audience learn about Macbeth’s character in this scene? 5) What “horrid image” shakes Macbeth emotionally at the end of this scene? Significant Quotes ??!

  5. Act 1 Scene 4 1) How would you describe Duncan’s character in this scene? 2) What has happened to the Thane of Cawdor? 3) Where are the going to stay for the night? Why might this be a bad idea? 4) Define dramatic irony and explain how it applies to this scene. 4) Who is named heir to the throne? Significant Quote???

  6. Act 1 Scene 5 - Summary In Inverness, Lady Macbeth reads to herself a letter she has received from Macbeth. The letter announces Macbeth’s promotion to the Thane of Cawdor and explains his meeting with the witches. Lady Macbeth murmurs that she knows Macbeth is ambitious, but fears he is too much of a wimp to do what needs to be done. She resolves to put her natural femininity aside so that she can do the bloody deeds necessary to seize the crown. Macbeth tells his wife that Duncan plans to depart the next day, but Lady Macbeth declares that the king will never see tomorrow. She tells her husband to have patience and to leave the plan to her.

  7. Act 1 Scene 6 Duncan, the Scottish lords, and their attendants arrive outside Macbeth’s castle. Duncan praises the castle’s pleasant environment, and he thanks Lady Macbeth, who has emerged to greet him, for her hospitality. She replies that it is her duty to be hospitable since she and her husband owe so much to their king. Duncan then asks to be taken inside to Macbeth, whom he professes to love dearly. 1) Identify the archetype(s) that Lady Macbeth in this scene?!

  8. Act 1, Scene 7 What is the “it” Macbeth is referring to? What are some of the reasons Macbeth is doubting his ability to kill Duncan? How does Lady Macbeth react to Macbeth’s behaviour? How does she convince him to go through with it? What is the plan?

  9. Act 2 Scene 1 1) Why does Macbeth claim not to be thinking of the three weird sisters? How does he contradict himself in his speech? 2) Why do you think Macbeth sees the dagger? What does this say about his state of mind? 3) Explain Banquo’s response to Macbeth’s request for support. What does that say about his character?

  10. Act 2 Scene 2 Identify a theme from this scene and provide textual evidence. How do Lady Macbeth’s first few lines reflect irony? Why was she unable to kill Duncan herself? What do you think Macbeth means by “Sleep no more! Macbeth does murder sleep?” Why does Macbeth have difficulty saying “amen” in response to “God Bless’? Identify evidence that demonstrates how Lady M helps her hubby.

  11. Act 2, Scene 3 What events of the night have created pathetic fallacy? Why does Macduff call the King’s death “Most sacrilegious murder”? What is ironic about the porter calling himself the “gatekeeper to hell” Where do both Malcolm and Donalbain go ?

  12. Act 3, Scene 1 1) What does Banquo suspect in his soliloquy at the beginning of the scene? What does this foreshadow? 2) What does the fact that Macbeth hires assassins to murder Banquo reveal about him? 3) How is Macbeth’s plan to murder Banquo different that his plan to murder Duncan? How has he changed between the two murders?

  13. Act 3, Scenes 2 1) In Macbeth’s conversation with his wife, he suggests that Duncan is better off than himself. What do you think he means by this? 2) Why do you think Macbeth keeps Lady M in the darkabout the plan? Find a quote to support. 3) How would you describe Lady Macbeth’s behaviour/mood in this scene? Provide proof. 4) What do you think “O full of scorpion is my mind, dear wife” means?

  14. Act 3, scene 3 1) Until now, Macbeth has acted to make the prophecy of the witches come true. Now, for the first time, he is acting to prevent the fulfillment of one of the predictions. Explain what is meant by this, citing examples from the play. 2) What happens during the attack on Banquo and Fleance?

  15. Act 3 Scene 4 How does the visit from the first murderer at the dinner party effect Macbeth? How does Lady Macbeth respond to his behaviour/actions? What does this say about their relationship? What concerns Macbeth about Macduff? Are these legitimate concerns?

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