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English - Macbeth Guilt & Predictions
Question | Answer |
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Why does Macbeth not feel secure as King? | he thinks that Banquo’s sons (not his) will become King (Witches’ prediction) |
Why does Macbeth kill Banquo? | he thinks Banquo's son will become King and he knows he is suspicious of him killing Duncan |
What happens to Banquo’s son Fleance? | he escapes |
Who can see Banquo’s ghost at the banquet? | Macbeth only |
What do the Witches tell Macbeth when he goes back to see them? | to beware of Macduff |
Where does Macduff go? | to join Malcolm in England |
What does Macbeth do to Macduff? | he orders his castle to be seized and his family to be slaughtered |
What does blood symbolise throughout the play? | guilt |
Why does Macbeth believe he is justified in killing King Duncan? | because of the Witches’ prophecies |
Who does Macbeth see sitting in his chair during the banquet? | Banquo's ghost |
What vision does Macbeth have before he kills King Duncan? | a floating dagger pointing towards Duncan’s chamber |
Why is Macduff able to kill Macbeth despite the witches’ prophecy? | he was born by caesarean section |
How does Birnam Wood come to Dunsinane? | Malcolm’s army hide behind cut-off tree branches |