Macbeth Act II Questions

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Macbeth Act II Questions
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• What does Macbeths Is this the dagger speech
  (II. i. 42-73) tell you about his mental state
  before killing King Duncan?
• What excuse does Lady Macbeth give in Scene ii
  for not killing Duncan herself?
• Later in this scene, what physical part does she
  play in Duncans murder?

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1. How does Macbeth show in Scene ii that he
   understands the enormity of the deed he has done?
2. What excuse does Macbeth give for killing
   Duncans grooms? How do the other characters
   react to Macbeths words? Why?
3. Why do Malcolm and Donalbain flee? How does
   Macbeth use their flight to his advantage?