Macbeth Act III Scene v/vi

1. Who is Hecate and why is she angry? What is she saying about Macbeth?

• Hecate is a servant of Macbeth who is angry because he hasn’t rewarded her for her loyalty

• She is angry with the three witches because they gave prophecies to Macbeth without including her. She says Macbeth is selfish, only cares about himself, and is acting like a spoiled child.

• Hecate is one of the witches pretending to be someone else so she can test Macbeth’s honesty, and is angry he lied.

• Hecate is a goddess who supports Macbeth and wants to protect him from the witches’ tricks, so she is angry they influenced him.

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1. Who does Lennox say killed Banquo?

• Lennox says a group of rebels helped Banquo escape and are now hiding him.

• Lennox says Macbeth killed Banquo but got away with it.

• Lennox says Fleance killed Banquo and then got away like Malcom and Donalbain did to Duncan

• Lennox says the witches are responsible for Banquo’s disappearance.

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3. What are Malcolm and Macduff planning on doing?

• Malcolm and Macduff are planning to wait until Banquo’s son returns, so he can become king.

• Malcolm and Macduff are planning to convince Macbeth to step down peacefully and avoid more bloodshed.

• Malcolm and Macduff are plotting to divide the kingdom between themselves and rule together.

• Malcolm and Macduff are planning to gather an army in England with the help of King Edward to overthrow Macbeth.

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4. The Lord hints to the current state of Scotland. What is Scotland like under Macbeth’s rule?

• Scotland is focused on preparing for a celebration to honor Macbeth’s victories.

• Scotland is full of suffering and fear under Macbeth’s rule. People are living in terror, and the nation is falling apart.

• Scotland is thriving under Macbeth’s rule, with peace, order, and strong leadership.

• Scotland is confused about who the real king is, and people are unsure whether to support Malcolm or Macbeth.

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What does Lennox reveal about Macduff’s whereabouts?

• Lennox reveals that Macduff has gone to England to ask King Edward for help.

• Lennox says Macduff is hiding in the Highlands, gathering support from local nobles.

• Lennox reveals that Macduff has gone to Ireland to meet with Malcolm’s allies.

• Lennox says Macduff has returned to Macbeth’s court to pretend to be loyal while spying on him.

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