Daniel+Paterson's+Journal

** 1. ** **Who says “Fair is Foul and Foul is Fair” and what does it mean? (Scene 1)** The three witches say this towards the beginning of the play and it means that there is no such thing as ‘fair’ by describing it as foul.
 * __Act One: Journal Response Questions __**

**2.** **What is the significance of Macbeth’s line: “So foul and fair a day I have not seen? (Scene 3)** When Macbeth uses the term foul he is describing the battles that have taken place, but when he uses the term fair it is because they were victorious.

**3. What does Banquo mean when he says, “The instruments of darkness tell us truths,win us with honest trifles, only to betray’s in deepest consequence”? (Scene 3)** Banquo means that the evil in the world can corrupt you and lead you to commit more evil acts.

**4. What reaction does Macbeth have when King Duncan names his eldest son Malcolm as the Prince of Cumberland? (Scene 4)** Macbeth felt betrayed and that he was the one that deserved to be king.

** 5. Lady Macbeth describes her husband’s character: “Yet do I fear he is too full o’ the milk of human kindness…” What does she mean? (Scene 5) ** Lady Macbeth means that Macbeth is to kind hearted to kill or betray anyone and he doesn’t have the courage to commit murder.

** 6. Read carefully Lady Macbeth’s speech “Come you spirits…” Does it suggest a difference between Macbeth and his wife? (Scene 5) ** It suggests that Lady Macbeth is more courageous than her husband, that she is manipulative and much more impulsive.

** 7. Read carefully Lady Macbeth’s speech “I have given suck…” What does this say about Lady Macbeth’s character? (Scene 7) ** It says that Lady Macbeth is determined to get what she wants and doesn’t care what she has to do to get there.

** 8. What does Macbeth say which suggests he has second thought about murdering Duncan? (Scene 7) ** 'We will proceed no further in this business: He hath honour'd me of late; and I have bought Golden opinions from all sorts of people,'

**__Act 2 Journal Response Questions __** ** How does Shakespeare contrast the characters of Banquo and Macbeth in this scene? (Scene 1) ** Banquo is being put up against Macbeth to show that Macbeth is being deceptive and deceitful.

** ompare Lady Macbeth’s opening comments in this scene to Macbeth’s soliloquy. What can you say about the difference between the two characters? (Scene 2) ** Lady Macbeth does not feel guilty about murdering King Duncan and her only intent is to rise to power. Macbeth feels massive guilt about pressure about murdering King Duncan but he also wants more power and is easily influenced by Lady Macbeth.

** Sleep is a very important image in the play. What is the significance of Macbeth saying, ‘Methought I heard a voice cry, ‘Sleep no more: Macbeth does murder sleep’? (Scene 2) ** This line shows the significance of Macbeth’s guilt and how it keeps him from sleeping. This makes Macbeth feel like his wife has betrayed him and she is responsible for his insomnia.

** 4. **** Why is it ironic that Macduff should say to Lady Macbeth, “O gentle lady/ ‘Tis not for you to hear what I can speak’? (Scene 3) ** It is a form of Dramatic Irony because we know Lady Macbeth was responsible for the death of King Duncan. It is also ironic because Lady Macbeth is not gentle but to a man women are not capable of murder.

** 5. **** What is significant about the description of Duncan’s horses eating each other? (Scene 4) ** The imagery of horses eating each other is to show that there is now disorder in the world and because of the king’s death the divine order has been thrown off course and now there is anarchy.
 * Act 3 Journal Response Questions **

 ** 1. **** What does Banquo say at the beginning of this scene which suggests that he is suspicious of Macbeth? (Scene 1) **  “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 and 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 other three witches didn’t consult her before they spoke to Macbeth.

 ** 6. **** Read Lennox’s speech. Is he suspicious of Macbeth? (Scene 6) **  “did he not straight in pious rage, the two delinquents tear” … “and wisely done”. ** Why does Macbeth seek out the witches? ** Macbeth is seeks out the witches because Fleance has escaped and he is worried about his plans for the future.
 * Act 4 Journal Response Questions __**

** What three warnings do the apparitions give Macbeth? ** i) An armed head that warns “Beware Macduff”.  ii) No man of woman born will harm him. iii) Macbeth will not be defeated until Birnam Wood comes to Dunsinane.

** Why has Macduff fled to England? ** Macduff fled to England because he is afraid Macbeth will try to kill him. He is also seeking King Edward to overthrow Macbeth.

** Why does Malcolm say he doesn’t have what it takes to be king? ** He is lustful and greedy, he is lacking in qualities of a King. Malcolm is testing Macduff to see if he is allied against him with Macbeth.

** How does Macduff react to the news that his wife, children and servants have been slaughtered? ** Macduff blames himself for leaving Scotland and vows vengeance against Macbeth out for the murder of his family.


 * __<span style="color: black; font-family: Cambria,serif; font-size: 18pt;">Act 5 Journal Response Questions __**

** Read Lady Macbeth’s speech: “Out damn spot! Out I say!” What is Lady Macbeth talking about? How has her character changed from her last appearance in the play? ** Lady Macbeth has been driven mad by the guilt of the murder of King Duncan.

**<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">In scene 2 what are some of the images used to describe Macbeth? **  They describe Macbeth’s title “Hang loose about him, like a giant's robe u pon a dwarfish thief. ”  **<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">What type of camouflage does Malcolm suggest they use in their attack on Dunsinane castle? How does this relate the prophecy of the apparition? ** <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Malcolm suggest they use cut down trees and hold them up as camouflage, this relates to the prophecy because the witches prophesised that Macbeth would live until Birnam wood moves towards the castle. **<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">How does Macbeth react to this wife’s death? ** <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Macbeth feels numb with pain over his wife’s death, he reacts almost calmly. **<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Macbeth is confident in his battle with young Siward. Why does he think he shall not be killed? ** <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Macbeth was told that none of woman born may harm him, this was prophesised by the witches.