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In Act 3 Scene 2, what action does Lady Macbeth encourage Macbeth to take concerning his guilt about Duncan?
In Act 3 Scene 2, what action does Lady Macbeth encourage Macbeth to take concerning his guilt about Duncan?
- Confess his guilt to the court
- Seek forgiveness from the church
- Publicly mourn Duncan's death
- Bury any remaining guilt (correct)
Macbeth informs Lady Macbeth in detail about his plans to eliminate Banquo and Fleance.
Macbeth informs Lady Macbeth in detail about his plans to eliminate Banquo and Fleance.
False (B)
What does Macbeth urge Lady Macbeth to do in order to deceive Banquo?
What does Macbeth urge Lady Macbeth to do in order to deceive Banquo?
Be cheerful and kind
Lady Macbeth observes that they are not entirely _______ now that they have the crown.
Lady Macbeth observes that they are not entirely _______ now that they have the crown.
Match the following actions with their significance in Act 3 Scene 2:
Match the following actions with their significance in Act 3 Scene 2:
What does Macbeth's secrecy regarding his plans for Banquo and Fleance suggest about his relationship with Lady Macbeth?
What does Macbeth's secrecy regarding his plans for Banquo and Fleance suggest about his relationship with Lady Macbeth?
Lady Macbeth successfully comforts Macbeth and alleviates his fears about Banquo in Act 3 Scene 2.
Lady Macbeth successfully comforts Macbeth and alleviates his fears about Banquo in Act 3 Scene 2.
What specific threat does Macbeth perceive from Banquo and Fleance?
What specific threat does Macbeth perceive from Banquo and Fleance?
Macbeth urges Lady Macbeth to be both cheerful and _______ towards Banquo during the banquet.
Macbeth urges Lady Macbeth to be both cheerful and _______ towards Banquo during the banquet.
What is the most significant difference between Lady Macbeth's worry and Macbeth's worry?
What is the most significant difference between Lady Macbeth's worry and Macbeth's worry?
The witches' prophecy plays no role in Macbeth's fear of Banquo and Fleance.
The witches' prophecy plays no role in Macbeth's fear of Banquo and Fleance.
What aspect of their relationship does the secrecy between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth represent a departure from?
What aspect of their relationship does the secrecy between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth represent a departure from?
How does Lady Macbeth react when Macbeth says, “O, full of scorpions is my mind!”?
How does Lady Macbeth react when Macbeth says, “O, full of scorpions is my mind!”?
Macbeth’s plan to eliminate Banquo to secure his throne makes Macbeth a _______
Macbeth’s plan to eliminate Banquo to secure his throne makes Macbeth a _______
Match the character with their defining emotion:
Match the character with their defining emotion:
What is the significance of Macbeth urging Lady Macbeth to be cheerful and kind to Banquo during the banquet?
What is the significance of Macbeth urging Lady Macbeth to be cheerful and kind to Banquo during the banquet?
Lady Macbeth's comment that they are not entirely happy suggests a sense of contentment with their actions.
Lady Macbeth's comment that they are not entirely happy suggests a sense of contentment with their actions.
What element is introduced into Macbeth's character as he begins making plans independently?
What element is introduced into Macbeth's character as he begins making plans independently?
Macbeth is primarily focused on eliminating ______ as a threat to his reign.
Macbeth is primarily focused on eliminating ______ as a threat to his reign.
Match the character with their defining trait:
Match the character with their defining trait:
Flashcards
Lady Macbeth's Instructions
Lady Macbeth's Instructions
In Act 3 Scene 2, Lady Macbeth notes Banquo's departure and advises Macbeth to suppress guilt regarding Duncan.
Macbeth's Fears and Plans
Macbeth's Fears and Plans
Macbeth expresses his fears about Banquo and Fleance to Lady Macbeth and hints at a plan to eliminate them, without revealing the specifics.
Macbeth's Deceptive Strategy
Macbeth's Deceptive Strategy
Macbeth instructs Lady Macbeth to be welcoming and kind to Banquo at the banquet to create a false sense of security.
Lady Macbeth's Dissatisfaction
Lady Macbeth's Dissatisfaction
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Shift in Macbeth's Concerns
Shift in Macbeth's Concerns
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Increasing Secrecy
Increasing Secrecy
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Study Notes
- Lady Macbeth confirms Banquo's departure from court in Act 3, Scene 2.
- She advises Macbeth to suppress his guilt regarding Duncan's murder.
- Macbeth expresses his fears about Banquo and Fleance.
- Macbeth hints at a plan to eliminate Banquo and Fleance without providing details to Lady Macbeth.
- Macbeth urges Lady Macbeth to be kind and cheerful toward Banquo at the banquet to create a false sense of security.
- Lady Macbeth notes a shift in their marital dynamic.
- She observes that their acquisition of the crown has not brought them complete happiness.
- Lady Macbeth feels Macbeth is becoming distant.
- She advises Macbeth not to dwell on Duncan's death, but this is no longer Macbeth's primary concern.
- Macbeth reveals his greater worry about Banquo as a threat.
- Macbeth keeps the specifics of his plans secret from Lady Macbeth, marking a change from their previous collaborative planning.
- Macbeth intends to keep his plans secret until after Banquo and Fleance are dealt with.
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