Starter quiz
- In 'Macbeth', why is it decided that Banquo must die?
- Banquo has guessed Macbeth murdered Duncan.
- The prophecies said Banquo's sons will become king. ✓
- Banquo has proven himself to be disloyal.
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- In 'Macbeth', who decides to murder Banquo?
- Macbeth ✓
- Lady Macbeth
- Macbeth and Lady Macbeth together
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- In 'Macbeth', how is Banquo killed?
- Macbeth orders murderers to kill Banquo and Fleance. ✓
- Banquo is murdered at Macbeth's banquet.
- Banquo is killed in battle against Macbeth.
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- In 'Macbeth', who or what does Macbeth see sitting in his seat at the banquet?
- 'Banquo's ghost.' ✓
- What does deteriorating mean in this context: "Macbeth's mental state was deteriorating as his ambition consumed him."
- Showing remarkable improvement and resilience.
- Gradually becoming worse or declining in quality, condition or mental state. ✓
- Maintaining a stable and unchanging state over time.
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- What does tormented mean in this context: "Macbeth was tormented by guilt and visions of his misdeeds."
- Engaged in a continuous state of contemplation or meditation.
- Repeatedly subjected to physical punishment or torture.
- Experiencing severe mental or emotional anguish, distress or suffering. ✓
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Exit quiz
- Complete this quotation from 'Macbeth': "O' full of ______ is my mind."
- 'scorpions' ✓
- Complete the quotation from 'Macbeth': "We have scorched the ______ not killed it.”
- 'snake' ✓
- In 'Macbeth', which adjective can be used to describe the Macbeth's relationship in Act 3? This word means that the relationship lacks closeness.
- 'estranged' ✓
- In 'Macbeth', why could Act 3 be described as a shift? Select all appropriate answers.
- Macbeth's mental state deteriorates due to his guilt. ✓
- Macbeth becomes more dominant in his relationship with his wife. ✓
- Macbeth starts to become more courageous again.
- Lady Macbeth stops making decisions for Macbeth. ✓
- Macbeth begins to feel undefeatable.
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- In 'Macbeth', which quotation implies the Macbeths are becoming more estranged?
- “Affliction of these terrible dreams”
- “Be innocent of the knowledge” ✓
- "Thou canst not say I did it. Never shake thy gory locks at me!"
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- In 'Macbeth', which quotation implies Macbeth is in conflict with himself?
- “Affliction of these terrible dreams” ✓
- "You lack the season of all natures, sleep"
- “Ay, and a bold one, that dare look on that / Which might appal the devil”
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Key learning points
- Act 3 is an important scene as it signifies a shift in Macbeth’s behaviour and his relationship with his wife
- Tormented by guilt and fear, he plots Banquo’s murder without informing Lady Macbeth
- The relationship between Macbeth and his wife becomes particularly estranged during Act 3, Scene 4
- Arguably, Macbeth is in conflict with both himself and his wife in Act 3
- Thesis statements should present an overarching argument
Common misconception
Thesis statements have to be very general.
Thesis statements can be specific, but they should offer opportunity to consider different interpretations.
Keywords
Tormented - Some who feels tormented is experiencing severe physical or mental suffereing.
Deteriorating - If something is deteriorating it is becoming progressively worse.
Estranged - When a relationship is described as being estranged it is means there is no longer closeness between the couple.
Paradoxical - A situation that is paradoxical is self contradictory or made up of two opposite elements.
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