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Macbeth Act 3

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Why can Banquo be considered a threat to Macbeth?
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The witches said Banquo's sons will be king, but Macbeth wants his sons and himself to be king.
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What are Macbeth's motives for murdering Banquo?
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-Macbeth wants his sons to be king -Banquo knows of the prophecies
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How many men does Macbeth employ for Banquo's murder?
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2
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How does Macbeth convince these men to murder Banquo?
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Gives them motive by saying Banquo stripped the property.
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Who else besides Banquo does Macbeth want to be killed?
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Fleance (Banquo's son)
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Is Macbeth still consulting Lady Macbeth concerning the murder? Why or why not?
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No, because he wants to keep her in ignorance and out of the murder.
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How is Lady Macbeths character changing?
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-She is calm and isn't as concerned about the murders. -Shows ignorance towards Macbeth.
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How many murderers appear on the scene?
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3
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Who may the third murderer be?
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It's a mystery.
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Who escapes the hands of the murderers?
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Fleance
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What is Macbeth's reaction to the news that the murder plot was not totally successful?
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He is feeling pressure b/c he didn't kill Fleance.
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What occurs at the banquet to upset Macbeth?
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-Banquo's ghost shows up and sits in his seat. -He's the only one that can see him.
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What excuse does Lady Macbeth make for her husband's behavior?
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He's had these strange fits since his youth.
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Whom does Macbeth fear, partly b/c of his absence at the banquet?
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Macduff
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Whom does Macbeth plan to see again?
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The witches
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What is the significance of Scene 5?
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-Not written by Shakespeare -Signify's adding to the caos of the struggle b/w good & evil
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Who is blamed for Banquo's death b/c he fled?
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Fleance
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Where has Macduff gone? Why?
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-England, to pray the king to come to his aid -to get help to take out Macbeth
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Name 2 quotes showing the unhappiness with Macbeth.
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-"His presence at the tyrant's feast" -"Mya soon return to this.. our suffering country under a hand accursed"