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Macbeth Act III Scene i
Act III, Scene i
Mikayla Bayto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Servant and Stage Directions
Logan Gebhart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Second Murderer
Sebastian George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Banquo
Marley Klein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lady Macbeth
Zack Stankus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Macbeth
Nathan Zanardelli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . First Murderer
Macbeth Act III ~ Reading Questions
● Mikayla Bayto
#1-2
● Logan Gebhart
#8
● Sebastian George #3-4
● Marley Klein
#5-6
● Zack Stankus
#7
1. (MB) Lines 1-10 . . . What specific dialogue supports the idea that
Banquo is hopeful about the prediction of the Weird Women?
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“Thou hast it now: king, Cawdor, Glamis, all,/ As the weird women promised, and
I fear/ Thou played’st most foully for ’t. Yet it was said/ It should not stand in thy
posterity,/ But that myself should be the root and father/ Of many kings. If there
come truth from them/ As upon thee, Macbeth, their speeches shine/ Why, by
the verities on thee made good,/ May they not be my oracles as well,/ And set me
up in hope . . .” (Lines 3-10)
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Banquo states that Macbeth’s prophecies have proven true, despite the suspicion
that Macbeth cheated to receive his titles. However, since the prophecies came
true, Banquo ponders if his bloodline (descendants) will occupy the throne of
Scotland as prophesied by the Weird Sisters.
2. (MB) Line 3 . . . Consider what you have learned about Banquo’s
suspicions about Macbeth.
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Banquo suspects Macbeth “cheated” to receive his titles as Thane of Cawdor and
now King of Scotland.
Banquo states in the beginning of Act 3 Scene 1, “Thou hast it now: king, Cawdor,
Glamis, all,/ As the weird women promised, and I fear/ Thou played’st most
foully for ’t,” (lines 1-3)
3. (SG) Lines 15-18 . . . Explain the double meaning that might be
intended by Banquo’s statement that his “duties / are with a most
indissoluble tie / Forever knit.”
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When he talks about duties, he talks about how he is willing to help Macbeth
due to his respect to him, however, Banquo also knows that Macbeth may
have done something terrible in order to become king so he also could be
saying that it is his duty to stop Macbeth from committing any more crimes.
4. (SG) Lines 29-71 . . . What is an example of irony in Macbeth’s dialogue
in lines 29-35?
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Macbeth claims that Malcolm and Donalbain are the murderers of Duncan
and not confessing to their crime even though Macbeth is the one who killed
Duncan.
5. (MK) Lines 29-71 . . . What evidence in Macbeth’s soliloquy (lines
47-71) explains Macbeth’s assessment of Banquo? What is revealed
about Macbeth’s character?
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6.
MacBeth fears Banquo and his potential to catch on to him. He thinks Banquo
is clever, which makes him fearful. He expresses that Banquo has a “noble”
personality and intuition. This reveals MacBeth is not sure of himself and has a
weak, cautious side.
(MK) Lines 65-71 . . . What theme is developed in these lines?
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“Don't ruin your own peace for somebody else’s benefit.” MacBeth is not sure
whether he is more important than his loved ones. He explains in lines 68-70,
“I’ve handed over my everlasting soul to the devil so that they could be kings.”
(referring to Banquo’s sons)
7. (ZS) Lines 51-76 . . . What doubts does Macbeth say are troubling
him?
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The doubts that Macbeth has is: He is only afraid of Banquo.
8. (LG) Lines 130-138 . . . According to Macbeth, why does he himself
not kill Banquo?
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He would be tried for treason if he killed Banquo and it would be obvious
because he is the only threat to Macbeth.
Collections Grade 10 Guiding Questions
~ The Tragedy of Macbeth ~
● Mikayla Bayto
#2
● Logan Gebhart
#9
● Zack Stankus
#7
● Nathan Zanardelli
#8 and 10
#1, 3-6 are repeated from Macbeth
Act III ~ Reading Questions
2. (MB) Lines 3 . . . Consider what you have learned about Banquo’s
suspicions about Macbeth. Identify and explain Banquo’s tone as he
addresses Macbeth.
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Banquo’s tone is disappointed and treasonous because he suspects Macbeth
engaged in treasonous activities and disobeyed the loyalty of his closest
kinsmen to receive his titles as Thane of Cawdor and King of Scotland.
7. (ZS) Lines 71-104 . . . Explain how the stage directions and dialogue
further the action of the plot. Compare the nature of the First
Murderer’s dialogue to Macbeth’s.
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Macbeth wants his conversation to be secret from everyone else.
The first murderer’s dialogue is much shorter than Macbeth’s.
8. (NZ) Lines 104-123 . . .Scan the meter in lines 115-122 and identify the
meter. Then change the sentence structure to the following line: “And
though I could/ With barefaced power sweep him from my sight.”
Restructure the sentence so that it sounds more like usual speech.
Then scan the restructured lines. How does Shakespeare’s use of
inverted sentence structure affect iambic pentameter?
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You could change it so say, “ Since i am now king, I could simply use my power
to easily get rid of him. It would be no trouble at all.”
Shakespeare uses inverted sentence structure to create a brief break iambic
pentameter
9. (LG) Lines 114-139 . . .How does the planning of this murder differ
from the planning of Duncan’s murder? How does the change signal a
change in Macbeth’s character, a deepening of his tragic flaw?
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This time he is having other people kill who he wants dead. This shows that
Macbeth loves power so much that he would kill his best friend to retain and
protect power. His tragic flaw is being obsessed with power.
10. (NZ) Lines 133-136 . . .Examine Macbeth’s dialogue and explain the
reason Macbeth gives for ordering Fleance killed in these lines. Explain
the real reason Macbeth wants Fleance dead.
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Fleance is the son of Banquo, so if Macbeth were to kill Banquo, he would
expect Fleance to be upset, and angry, causing him to seek for revenge on
whoever to blame for his father’s death, who in this case would be Macbeth. All
this would do is cause another obstacle for Macbeth to overcome to be king.
~Other Important Questions and Information~
*Why does Macbeth question Banquo about his quest?
Macbeth wants to gain information that he can further inform the murderers with.
*What reason does Macbeth give the murderers to kill Banquo?
Banquo oppressed the families of the murderers.
*What feeling does Banquo express about Macbeth, at the
beginning of Scene 1?Suspicion
*In Macbeth’s soliloquoy, he admittedly is NOT afraid of . . .
Banquo’s habit of making impulsive decisions.
~Other Important Questions and Information~
Continued . . .
Macbeth states to two murderers: “Ay, in
the catalogue ye go for men,/ As hounds and
greyhounds, mongrels, spaniels, curs,/ Shoughs,
water-rugs, and demi-wolves are clept/ All by the
name of dogs. The valued file/ Distinguishes the
swift, the slow, the subtle,/ The housekeeper, the
hunter, every one/ According to the gift which
bounteous nature/ Hath in him closed, whereby
he does receive/ Particular addition, from the bill/
That writes them all alike. And so of men/ Now, if
you have a station in the file,/ Not i' th' worst rank
of manhood, say ’t,/ And I will put that business
in your bosoms,/ Whose execution takes your
enemy off,” (III. i. Lines 94-108).
Macbeth says: You [murderers]
are of the human species. Just as
hounds and greyhounds, spaniels,
mutts, lap dogs, swimming dogs, and
wolf-dog crossbreeds are all dogs. But
if you list the different kinds of dogs
according to their qualities, you can
classify each dog according to the
natural properties that separate it
from all other dogs. It’s the same with
men. Now, if you are in fact
murderers, I will tell you a plan that
will get rid of your enemy [Banquo]
and bring you closer to me.
~Other Important Questions and Information~
Continued . . .
Why are lines 94-108 (Macbeth’s analogy) important?
Lines 94-108 are important because Macbeth explains to the murderers that they are
human and are viewed differently for their skills. Macbeth acknowledges the murderers
skills [ability to kill], which he and his ruthless ambition prize greatly, as certain dog
breeds are prized or used for specific tasks, such as hunting.
~Other Important Questions and Information~
Continued . . .
Macbeth:
“Our fears in Banquo/ Stick deep, and
his royalty of nature/ Reigns that which
would be feared. ‘Tis much he dares,/ And
to that dauntless temper of his mind/ He
hath a wisdom that doth guide his valor/ To
act in safety.”
Lady Macbeth:
“What’s done is done.”
Macbeth says to Lady Macbeth that
he is frightened by Banquo because
Banquo tediously processes events and
overall life. Also, Banquo inhibits
extreme wisdom which could cause him
to act in safety, possibly forfeiting
Macbeth’s actions to fulfill the witches
prophecies. Lady Macbeth responds
with, “What’s done is done,” thereby
expressing her low concern of Banquo
endangering Macbeth's throne.
Thank thou for being attentive . . . Any other questions?
Act III Scene i
Presented by:
● Mikayla Bayto
● Marley Klein
● Logan Gebhart
● Zack Stankus
● Sebastian George ● Nathan Zanardelli