Macbeth 5.1 Performance: Doctor and Gentlewoman, Lines 1-27

The transcript describes a series of observations about a woman who sleepwalks. It details her actions, such as writing and sealing papers while asleep, and discusses the unusual nature of her behavior. Witnesses are hesitant to report her words without confirmation. The transcript also highlights her habitual actions, like rubbing her hands, and the constant presence of light by her side.

What activities does the woman perform while sleepwalking?

• She sings and dances.

• She cooks and cleans.

• She reads and draws.

• She writes and seals letters.

What is unusual about the woman's sleepwalking?

• She is awake but inactive.

• She is asleep but performs activities.

• She talks loudly in her sleep.

• She sleepwalks only during the day.

Why does the woman have a light by her side?

• She needs it to read.

• It is her command to have light.

• She is afraid of the dark.

• It helps her sleep better.

What habitual action does the woman perform while sleepwalking?

• She brushes her hair.

• She rubs her hands.

• She taps her feet.

• She hums a tune.

How long does the woman continue her hand-rubbing action?

• For a quarter of an hour.

• For a minute.

• For an entire hour.

• For a few seconds.