Act 3 Flashcards

(10 cards)

1
Q

What happens after Duncan dies?

A

Macbeth is crowned king of Scotland (the witches prophecy came true).

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2
Q

What is Macbeth feeling after he is crowned?

A

He is feeling paranoid and cannot enjoy his success due to the murder.

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3
Q

What is Banquos son called?

A

Fleance.

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4
Q

Why will Fleance be the next king after Macbeth?

A

Because the witches mentioned that Banquos descendants would be kings and Fleance is one of Banquos descendants.

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5
Q

What problem does Macbeth want to fix?

A

The fact that Banquos family will take the crown after Macbeth and not his own family.

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6
Q

How does Macbeth fix the fact that Banquos descendants will have the crown next?

A

He hires murderers and pays them to kill Banquo and his son Fleance.

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7
Q

What did Fleance do when the hired murderers were going to kill him and his father Banquo?

A

He escapes by running away.

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8
Q

What does Macbeth feel after he kills Banquo.

A

Even more guilty. Guilt overpowers his emotions.

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9
Q

What happens at a banquet the night that Banquo was killed and what did Macbeth feel?

A

He sees the ghost of Banquo. He was absolutely terrified.

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10
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What does Lady Macbeth feel at the banquet (even though she didnt see the ghost of Banquo)?

A

She starts to feel guilty aswell.

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