Reference no: EM133203477

What lie does Macbeth tell Banquo about the witches' predictions? What is his motivation for lying? Consider Macbeth's psychological turmoil.

Macbeth hallucinates and sees a bloody dagger. How does Macbeth respond to seeing the dagger? What does this reveal about his intentions?

The hallucination is a warning. What do you think Macbeth's mind is warning him of? Does he listen?

After King Duncan's death at the hands of Macbeth, he is worried that he can't bring himself to speak to God. What advice does Lady Macbeth give to him?

Later, Macbeth tells Lady Macbeth that he heard a voice saying "Macbeth does murder sleep" and he is worried. What advice does Lady Macbeth give to him?

Consider your response to Q1&2. How does this evidence relate to the essay question?

Macbeth accidentally takes the dagger used to kill King Duncan with him. Why does he refuse to take the dagger back to the scene of the crime? Consider Macbeth's state of being so far in the scene. What are the psychological consequences of his actions?

How does Lennox describe the night of King Duncan's death and what is Macbeth's response?

Macduff when speaking to Lady Macbeth says, "Oh, gentle lady, 'Tis not for you to hear what I can speak. The repetition, in a woman's ear, Would murder as it fell." Translate this statement. What is ironic about it?

Consider the essay question and reflect on the major literary techniques. What arguments can you make for or against the essay statement at this point?