Daryl+Jing+Wei+Ong's+Journal

1. What does Banquo say at the beginning of this scene which suggests that he is suspicious of Macbeth? (Scene 1)
 * Act 3 Journal Questions **

He said, "...and i fear, thou played'st most foully for't"..."may they not be my oracles as well" 2. What does Macbeth mean when he says, “We have scorched the snake, not killed it”? (Scene 2) He feels anxious/uncertain about the future-his plan is not completed he has not sealed his fate as king,until Banquo and Fleance are dealt with. 3. What does Macbeth mean when he says, “Things bad begun, make strong themselves by ill.” (Scene 2).

He means that they will complete their evil deeds properly-after he kills Banquo and Fleance their hold on the throne will strengthen 4. Why do you think Macbeth sees the ghost of Banquo? In terms of the theme of this play, why is this apparition important? (Scene 4) Guilt, anxious - ghosts are a common motif in the play. 5. Why does Hecate look angry? (Scene 5)

Hecate is angry because the witches spoke to Macbeth without involving her. 6. Read Lennox’s speech. Is he suspicious of Macbeth? (Scene 6) He said, "did he not straight in pious rage, the two delinquency tear"..."and wisely done".

1. Why does Macbeth seek out the witches? (Scene 1) Macbeth seeks out the three witches, who give him three new prophecies 2. What three warnings do the apparitions give Macbeth? (Scene 1) The first apparition tells him to to beware of Macduff, the Thane of Fife. The second apparition promises him that no man born of woman will ever have power to harm him. The third apparition assures him that he will never be defeated until Birnam Wood comes to Dunsinane Hill since trees can't walk. 3. Why has Macduff fled to England? (Scene 1) Macduff seeks help from king Edward to fight Macbeth 4. Why does Malcolm say he doesn’t have what it takes to be king? (Scene 3) Malcolm is testing Macduff's loyalty by telling lies about himself stating that he would be a worse king even than Macbeth. 5. How does Macduff react to the news that his wife, children and servants have been slaughtered? (Scene 3) Macduff says he must also "feel it as a man" suggesting that it is appropriate for a man to express deep sorrow. He vows to get personal revenge on Macbeth, setting himself up as Macbeth's nemesis-the one who will destroy him.
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