YEAR 10/ MACBETH REVISION

Macbeth Questions

Time: 45 mins

1 Discuss with close reference to Act 5 scene 3 the following question: Is Macbeth a Tragic hero?

2 Macbeth is alone while Lady Macbeth returns the bloody daggers when he says, “Will all great Neptune’s ocean wash this blood clean from my hand? No, this my hand will rather The multitudinous seas incarnadine, Making the green one red.” Lady Macbeth returns will blood on her hands as well. What does the blood symbolize? Make references to Act 2.

3 To what extent are the witches a force working against Macbeth? (Use Act 1 as a reference)

4 How do the witches overturn natural order?

5 With reference to Act 1, how does Lady Macbeth gain control of Macbeth?

6 In Act 1 scene 1 and act 1 scene 3 how does William Shakespeare create setting and atmosphere.

7 With reference to Act three, Compare and contrast the murders of Banquo and Duncan. How does the murder of Banquo show the change in Macbeth?

8 Making reference to Act 5, describe Macbeth’s reaction to Lady Macbeth’s death. Compare his reaction to the reaction he had after the murder of Duncan.

9 How do Macbeth and Banquo differ and what influence have the Witches had on each character? Make reference to Act 2

10 There is a turning point in Act III, Scene 4. What is that turning point and how do you think Macbeth will respond throughout the rest of the drama?