Act V, Scene I
Vocabulary
meet – proper taper – a candle guise – route go to – for shame charged – burdened dignity – worth practice – expertise annoyance – self-injury mated – bewildered
What problem has the Gentlewoman reported about Lady Macbeth to the Doctor? Why do you think she refused to tell the Doctor what Lady Macbeth has said?
The problem that the Gentlewoman reported about Lady Macbeth was that she has been sleepwalking and appeared writing letters in her sleep. She refused to tell him considering Lady Macbeth has discuss evil things she has done as well as admitting them.
What strange physical action of Lady Macbeth’s does the Doctor observe?
The strange physical actions Lady Macbeth does when the Doctor …show more content…
The earlier line was spoken by Macbeth as he stated “Will all great Neptune’s ocean wash this blood. Clean from my hand?” Lady Macbeth words contrast with her comments about bloody hands in the second act by she thought that water could easily wash away the blood. However, Lady Macbeth has revealed she was not able like Macbeth easily wash away the the …show more content…
Where are they headed, and why is that location significant?
They support Malcolm as they are heading to Birnham woods where the prophecy states that it's where Macbeth will fall when they meet.
What does Angus say about the men that Macbeth commands?
When Angus says that if they don’t hate Macbeth and love him they are considered evil murders. As Angus is ensuring that soldiers are not loyal to Macbeth and only commands Angus.
How is the plant metaphor begun by Duncan in Act I, Scene IV, continued in this scene?
The plant metaphor begun by Duncan in Act I indicates that Macbeth as a flower and how he will be able to grow. Furthermore, within the scene it indicates that with the metaphor the weds are referring to Macbeth as they will get rid of it.
Act V, Scene III
Vocabulary
epicures – lovers of fi ne food and wine loon – a fool patch – a fool disseat – to dethrone sear – withered and dry mouth-honor – words said but not meant skirr – scour oblivious –