![]() ![]() What arguments does Lady Macbeth use to convince Macbeth to commit the murder? Duncan is a popular king, and his death would bring sorrow and unrest upon Scotland. Duncan is a good king and virtuous man he has done no particular evil. Macbeth is Duncan's kinsman and his subject. What are Macbeth's arguments to himself against killing Duncan? He has to learn to hide his true feelings. She tells him he must learn to look innocent even when his heart is full of evil. What advice does Lady Macbeth give Macbeth when he arrives home? She wants to be filled with cruelty, given a hard heart and the thick blood necessary to do what has to be done in order to make Macbeth king. What is Lady Macbeth's "prayer" to the spirits after she learns Duncan is coming? In short, Lady Macbeth thinks Macbeth could be a good king, but he lacks the hard-heartedness which would allow him to get to the position. He now desires to be king, and he realizes that something will have to be done with the present king (and his sons) before his desires can become reality.Īfter Lady Macbeth reads the letter, what does she tell us is her opinion of Macbeth, and how does she plan to help him? Macbeth says "stars, hide your fires, let not light see my black and deep desires." What are Macbeth's desires? You can't tell what is in a person's heart by looking at his face. Malcolm describes Cawdor's last moments before execution. ![]() He says they often tell of good things which may happen without telling the bad consequences. What does he say about the motives of the "instruments of darkness"? Ross tells Macbeth that Macbeth now holds the title of the Thane of Cawdor.īanquo, like Macbeth, is surprised that the witches have predicted Macbeth's new title. They predict that Banquo will be "lesser than Macbeth, and greater, not so happy, and yet happier" and that his descendants will be kings although he will not be one. They predict Macbeth will be Thane of Cawdor and eventually the king. What do the witches predict in Liii for Macbeth? For Banquo? The thane of Cawdor is sentenced to death. He calls him "valiant Cousin! Worthy gentleman!" this is ironic, being said to the man who will be his murderer. What does Duncan call Macbeth when he hears Macbeth has defeated Macdonald? This scene sets the mood for the entire play,and introduces several major motifs: the witches (supernatural influences in the play), the idea of fair being foul, and the stormy fate of Scotla Literally, the witches are deciding when they shall meet again. What is the point of the first scene literally and in reference to the whole play? ![]()
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