Macbeth: Act 3, scene 11) lines 15-18: When Banquo says he is

dutybound to serve his king, is his tone warm or cold?

2) lines 29-32: What kinds of stories might Malcolm and Donalbain be telling?

3) lines 70-71: Why does Macbeth feel that he needs to fight fate?

4) lines 134-136: Why is the death of Fleance so important?

Act 3, scene 2

5) lines 8-12: Does Lady Macbeth follow her own advice about forgetting Duncan’s murder? Explain.

6) lines 29-35: Explain the dramatic irony in Macbeth’s speech (dealing with Banquo’s attendance of the feast).

Act 3, scene 3

7) line 16: Explain the double meaning of “Let it come down!”.

Act 3, scene 4

8) lines 22-26: Analyze Macbeth’s aside- what is he saying?

9) lines 54-59: Why does Lady Macbeth make up a story to tell the guests?

10) lines 129-130: Why do you think Macbeth is suddenly so concerned about Macduff?

Act 3, scene 5

11) lines 32-33: Paraphrase Hecate’s generalization about people. Explain if you think this statement is true of people in general or simply in regard to Macbeth.

Act 3, scene 6

12) lines 25-38: Where has Macduff gone and what is he trying to do? What is Macbeth also preparing for?