Today, we read Act II of Macbeth. I then handed out questions for this act. These questions, as well as your act I questions, are all due on Monday. I have pasted the questions below for those who weren't here.
English 20-1
Macbeth: Questions
Act II
Act II Scene 1
At what time do the events of Act II take place?
What poetic description does Banquo, and later Macbeth, give of this time?
Is the time in harmony with the deed? Explain.
Why does Banquo take this time to give the diamond?
How does Banquo react against temptation as compared with Macbeth’s reaction?
What lines show the hypocrisy of Macbeth in this scene?
What dream did Banquo have?
What proposition did Macbeth make to Banquo?
Did Banquo accept it? Explain.
What is the result on Macbeth of Banquo’s decision?
What is Macbeth’s state of mind after he is left alone?
Who rang the bell?
Act II Scene II
Why did not Lady Macbeth kill the king?
Why did Macbeth bring back the daggers to Lady Macbeth?
Why did not the grooms awaken?
How does Lady Macbeth taunt Macbeth when he refused to return the daggers?
Who returned the daggers?
What did she say to soothe him?
What pun does she make before going to return the daggers?
Quote the famous passage that describes bloody hands.
When Lady Macbeth returns, what does she say to infuse courage into Macbeth?
Are Macbeth’s last words in the scene sincere? Explain.
Act II Scene 3
What is the purpose of introducing the Porter scene?
Who now enters?
What is the significance of the storm?
What is Macbeth’s mental and emotional condition on his entrance?
What is the effect of the news of Duncan’s murder on Macduff?
What is the effect of the news of Duncan’s murder on Macduff?
What is the effect on Banquo?
What is the effect on Malcolm and Donaldbain?
Why did Macbeth kills the grooms?
Act II Scene 4
What is the dramatic significance of the statement that Duncan’s horses ate each other?
Whom does Macduff charge with the murder of the king?
Did he really believe it, or was he concealing his own belief?
What dies he mean by “Lest our old robes sit easier than the new?”
How has fate aided Macbeth thus far?
How much of his prophecy has been fulfilled?
Has he waited for “chance to crown him”?
Why the information in this scene when it was known before?
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