Macbeth

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Macbeth

• Act Three, Scene One

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Page 87
In this part of the scene, Macbeth is talking to
the two murderers and convincing them that Banquo
is a bad man and that he is the person to blame
for their troubles. Then he convinces them to
murder him.
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Page 81 and 83
Banquo - (talking about Macbeth) you have it all,
being King, Thane of Cawdor and Thane of Glamis
and you did dishonorable deeds, such as killing
Duncan, to get these titles, but I am going to be
the father of many kings Macbeth and Lady Macbeth
- holding a ceremonial dinner and they are
requesting Banquos presence
This is basically just small talk between Banquo
and Macbeth, talking about how long Banquos ride
home is. There is also mention of their
parricidal (killing of close family members)
cousins in England and Ireland. Banquo and
Fleance leave.
Macbeth is trying to get information out of
Banquo about his ride home so that he can ambush
him with the three murderers and kill him.
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Page 85 - Macbeths Speech
Macbeth says that to be king is nothing without
being safe. He states that there is no one but
Banquo that he fears, this is because Banquos
prophecies say that he will father sons that will
be king, and Macbeth is afraid that these sons
will do what he himself did to get the throne. He
is afraid of both Banquos personality and his
sons. Banquos mind is very strong, and he has
ambition, but he wont do anything to jeopardize
his safety. Macbeth thinks that Banquo is smarter
than he is. The allusion to Marc Antony and
Caesar is saying that Banquo (Marc Antony) looks
a lot smarter than he (Macbeth/Caesar) does.
When the witches give the prophecy to Macbeth,
Banquo chides them but then asks for a prophecy
for himself. This is when the witches tell him
that he will father a line of kings. Macbeth
realizes that he has given his soul to the Devil
by murdering Duncan just so Banquos sons will be
the future Kings. In the last line, he says give
me the fate I deserve.
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Page 89
At the bottom of the previous page, Macbeth
starts a speech in which he says that there are
many different types of men, just like there are
many different types of dogs. Each type is
determined by what they are good at. Macbeth uses
this explanation to talk to the murderers about
how he wants them to do what they are good at,
and if that is killing, then he will hire them
and love them for that skill. Then the
murderers each explain what kind of person they
are. Murderer 2 when I am hurt by the world, I
hate it and want to spite it

Murderer 1 I am so wearied by my
misfortune that I would take any chance I could
get to make my life better. Macbeth then tells
the murderers that Banquo is his, and their,
enemy and that Macbeth would kill him himself,
but I have to lie and say how tragic his death
is, and if I killed him myself, that would be
hard to do.
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Page 91
Macbeth tells the murderers their courage shows
and that he will tell them where and when they
will attack Banquo. It should be far away from
the castle, so Im not suspected, and make it
clean - dont leave any evidence. Kill Fleance,
Banquos son, also. Go decide if you will do this
or not. The murderers will do it and Macbeth
tells them that he will call them in a little
while, then he talks to himself saying that
Banquos soul, if it is going to heaven, will go
there tonight.
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Summary of Act 3 Scene 1
Banquo suspects that Macbeth killed Duncan to
gain the throne, then he dines at Macbeths
house. When he leaves, Macbeth plots with the
murderers about how and when to kill Banquo. They
plan to murder him on his way home from dinner
that very night.
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Act III Scene II

• Lady Macbeth realizes that Banquo is coming back
  tonight, then reveals that her joy is doubtful
• Macbeth comes and talks to his wife saying that
  he still has nightmares and wants peace, that his
  nightmares are about killing Duncan
• Lady Macbeth tells Macbeth to be joyful for the
  guests
• Macbeth agrees with Lady Macbeth that they still
  need to attend to their guests and tells her that
  his mind is full of scorpions which are Banquo
  and Fleance
• Macbeth doesnt reveal his plan to murder Banquo
  when Lady Macbeth asks what's to be done

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Act III Scene III

• Two murderers are encountered by a third murderer
  who says he has been sent by Macbeth
• Banquo and Fleance approach the murderers on
  horseback
• The three murderers attack and kill Banquo and
  Fleance runs away
• After they kill Banquo they leave to tell Macbeth
  the news

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Macbeth Act III Scene V, VI

• By Lex

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SCENE V

• 3 witches meet with Hecate-the goddess of
  witchcraft
• Hecate is angry with them for messing Macbeth
  without her permission
• She orders the three witches to send him visions
  and messages that make him feel uneasy about
  himself, and it will lead him to destruction

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SCENE VI

• Lennox is talking to another lord about how he is
  suspicious of Macbeth and how he has been acting
• He also thinks that it is suspicious that 2
  people killed their fathers
• Lennox reveals that Macduff has joined Malcolm at
  the English court
• The two have asked Siward to lead an army against
  Macbeth
• Lennox and the lord both wish them well

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Page 99-101

• Macbeth showing his higher status and acting
  superior.
• Macbeth praises murderer but then is worried when
  he finds out Fleance escaped. He decides that he
  doesnt think Fleance is a threat yet.
• How do you think Macbeth feels right now about
  being king?
• Why do you think Macbeth wasnt mad at the
  murderer?

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Page 101-105

• Macbeth is about to sit down so everybody can eat
  when he sees the ghost of Banquo in his seat. He
  thinks that the people at dinner know what he did
  and see the ghost but are playing a trick on him
  by pretending not to see Banquo in order to get
  him to confess to the murder.
• Lady Macbeth tells the guests that this is a
  problem Macbeth often has and that they should
  just ignore it. She then pulls Macbeth aside and
  tells him that he is just seeing things and
  acting like a little kid.
• Macbeth asks Banquos ghost to tell him why he is
  there and returned from the grave. He tries to
  convince him to go back to his grave by telling
  him that he will get eaten by birds if he stays
  out.

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Page 105-109

• Macbeth tell Lady Macbeth that even though
  terrible deaths have happened before, none have
  been as weird as this. He then apologizes to his
  guests, saying that it was just a fit and he is
  sick.
• The ghost comes back and Macbeth argues with it
  to go away or come as a different object while
  Lady Macbeth assures the guests that there is
  nothing to worry about.
• Lady Macbeth is upset with Macbeth and he gets
  mad at her for not believing him. Lady Macbeth
  asks the guests to leave immediately because
  Macbeths sickness is getting worse.

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Page 109

• Macbeth says that murder leads to more murder and
  that he fears that the murder will attract
  attention.
• They say that they invited Macduff to come to
  dinner but there was nobody at his house to
  receive the message.
• Macbeth says that his vision indicated his fear
  he will go ask for more prophesies the next day.
  He says that it is just as hard now to go back as
  forward and that he will have to start acting and
  then thinking.
• Foreshadowing that there is more death to come.

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Summary

• Macbeth is told of Banquos death
• Banquos ghost appears to only Macbeth
• Macbeth argues with ghost to go away
• Lady Macbeth sends the guests away telling them
  that Macbeth is sick
• Macbeth is worried about what is to come and
  resolves to go ask the witches
• Foreshadowing of more death