Appearance vs reality in Macbeth YR 10

Appearance vs Reality shows us that:

• Macbeth is brave

• things are not as they seem in the play

• the witches are frightening

• Macbeth has dreamed all of this

In Act 3 scene 2, when speaking about how "both worlds suffer", Macbeth means

On stage,Macbeth complains: "Duncan sleeps well" what does that reveal about Macbeths state of mind?

Macbeth envies the "peaceful dead" because:

• Duncan is snoring while fast asleep

• Banquo will fight no more

• nothing can harm Macbeth

• nothing can harm Duncan

In Act 5 scene 1, Lady Macbeth appears to be fine but we could describe her behaviour as:

The washing of Lady Macbeths hands symbolises:

• her guilt because she's trying to wash away the blood

• her honesty

• her obsession with cleanliness

• how strong and fearless she is

How does Shakespeare use the image of the clock in this scene?

• To show she is in control

• To show she has a clear idea of what's happening

• To reveal her madness because she thinks she hears the clock

Lady Macbeth needs "light beside her" because:

• so she can look at herself in the mirror

• she's afraid about the evil acts committed

• to stay up and wait for Macbeths return

• its dark

When she speaks about "the old man", Lady Macbeth is referring to:

• her husband

• Banquo

• Duncan

• Macduff

In this scene, Shakespeare is reminding the audience that