Objectives for 1/11: List five elements of Tragedy and Tragic Hero; Define Dramatic Foils and give two sets; List three themes and give two examples of each.
MACBETH: ACT II Questions
Scene 1
1) Who says the following: “Their candles are all out. Take thee that too. A heavy summons lies like lead upon me, and yet I would not sleep. Merciful powers, restrain in me the cursed thoughts that nature gives away in repose.” What is significant about the quote? How has the atmosphere of the castle been changed?
-This is spoken by Banquo. He has been having nightmares and he knows that something is changing/happening. The darkness is coming, the moon (magic) is out and heavy. Inverniss is starting to transform into something not as pleasant as it once was.
2) Why does Banquo mention his dream of the Weird Sisters? Hint: Ironically this is his last dream.
-He is worried about his nightmares about the weird sisters in connection with Macbeth. He is worried about Macbeth and his possible actions/ suspects Macbeth.
3) What does Macbeth say he and Banquo will talk about later in private?
-His reoccurring dreams about the weird sisters. He might want to get Banquo on his side when he becomes King.
4) Reread lines 42-70. Briefly summarize what Macbeth is saying in this soliloquy.
-3 parts
-His eyes and wants have lead him to this dirty deed
-He talks about how the moon (magic) and darkness is out
-He is scared someone or thing will hear/catch him in the act
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5) How does the illusion of the dagger play into the mindset of either witchcraft or Macbeth losing it.
-Macbeth and witchcraft are starting to become close companions. He is starting to become unhinged because of the guilt of even maybe killing Duncan.
Scene 2
1) What does Lady Macbeth mean when she says, “That which hath made them drunk hath made me bold”?
-The drink (alcohol) has made her emotionless and brave
-Duplicitous Lady Macbeth, a false type of Bravery
-The drink she gave the guards has made them drugged
2) Symbolically what does the fatal bellman toll? More than one thing here. And who is the fatal bellmen—the one Lady Macbeth hears?
-Death; a point of no return for Macbeth and his actions
-The owl is the fatal bellman Lady Macbeth hears
3) How do you read the lines, “Had he not resembled my father as he slept, I had done ‘t.” What does this say about Lady Macbeth?
-Lady M would have killed Duncan but he looks like her father
-She still has some human emotions
4) Sleep is an important symbol in this play. Please keep a list of all the times (with line numbers) that sleep is mentioned in Act II. Attach and turn this list in with these questions.
-Scene 1, Line 6-9, Banqu
-Sc. 1, Line 12, Banquo
-Sc. 1, Line 20, Banquo
-Sc. 1, Line 29-30, Banquo & Macbeth
-Sc. 1, Line 32, Macbeth
-Sc. 1, Line 49-51, Macbeth
-Sc. 2, Line 4, Lady Macbeth
-Sc. 2, Line 13, Lady Macbeth
-Sc. 2, Line 25-29, Macbeth & Lady Macbeth
-Sc. 2, Line 38-42, Macbeth
-Sc. 2, Line 44-46, Macbeth
-Sc. 2, Line 52, Lady Macbeth
-Sc. 2, Line 57-58, Lady Macbeth
-Sc. 2, Line 69, Lady Macbeth
-Sc. 2, Line 73, Lady Macbeth
-Sc. 2, Line 77, Macbeth
-Sc. 3, Line 20, Macduff
-Sc. 3, Line 25, Porter
-Sc. 3, Line 32, Porter
-Sc. 3, Line 38-39, Macduff
-Sc. 3, Line 54, Lennox
-Sc. 3, Line 73-74, Macduff
-Sc. 3, Line 78, Lady Macbeth
-Sc. 3, Line 100, Lennox
-Sc. 4, Line 8-9, Ross
5) What is meant when Macbeth says, “Sleep no more! Macbeth does murder sleep”?
-Macbeth, because of his deeds, will sleep no more. I.E. he is feeling guilty
-He also murders Duncan while he is sleeping (innocent)
6) Why is Lady Macbeth upset with Macbeth towards the end of scene 2?
-He could not bear to dispose of the daggers with the guards, so she goes and spreads blood on the guards and lays them near them
7) What is symbolic about the knocking that Macbeth and Lady Macbeth hear?
-It is a symbol of a higher power because Duncan has been killed
-Mcduff will be the agent of the higher power; he is literally knocking at the door
-It is supposed to represent Death knocking at the door of their castle, their lives, and others' lives
8) What does Lady Macbeth say about washing of hands at the end of the scene? Do you believe her?
-Tells Macbeth to go wash his hands with a little water all will be better
-I do not believe this macbeth already states an ocean will run red with the blood
Scene 3
1) How is the Porter a humorous character? What does he say about drink? How does he metaphorical set the atmosphere of the scene?
-He is a babbling drunk
-Drink = sleeping, desire, nose painting, urine
-He also talks about how he is the gate keeper of hell; sets up the idea that the castle is hell and he is letting in hellish characters
2) Who is at the gates? (more than 1 person)
-Lennox & Macduff
3) What does Macduff mean when he says, “Confusion now hath made his masterpiece!”?
-It is a personification
-Duncan (the Good King) has been killed, this is now chaos and chaos is bad, stuff is starting to fall apart
4) How does Macbeth react to the news of the king’s murder? How does Lady Macbeth react?
-Macbeth says he killed the guards he was so angry
-Lady Macbeth is distressed, she is faint and asks to be helped to rest, ie lies through her teeth and is a fair actress
5) Where do Donalbain and Malcolm decide to go? Why?
-Danalbain goes to Ireland
-Malcolm goes to England
-They are worried about their safety, they worry about the others' intentions towards them now
Scene 4
1) What is meant by the old man when he says, “On Tuesday last, a falcon, tow’ring in her pride of place, was by a mousing owl hawked at and killed”? What is symbolically suggested here? Hint: Relate the birds to scene ii.
The mighty falcon was killed by an owl. This is unnatural. This suggests Macbeth(owl) kills Duncan(falcon). Owls are symbols of evil.
2) What does Macduff say about Malcolm and Donalbain?
-That Malcolm and Donalbain are under suspicion of killing the King because they ran away to Ireland and England.
3) What does Macduff say about Macbeth?
-Macbeth is going to Scone to be crowned King.
4) What is meant by the line, “Lest our old robes sit easier than our new”?
-Perhaps the old King will be better than the new one. IE Duncan might be a better King than Macbeth will be. Also a foreshadow. Macduff to Ross (who is going) to Scone to ensure that the coronation goes well so he may judge the outcome.
5) Why doesn’t Macduff go to the coronation?
-Macduff has suspicions about the killing affair. He is not quite sure who killed him. He is going home to think about things. He thinks Macbeth has killed him. By skipping the coronation, he does not have to swear allegiance.
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