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Macbeth act 5

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Why is a doctor visiting the Macbeth household? He is there to observe Lady Macbeth's strange behavior.
What strange behavior has lady Macbeth been exhibiting? Whaat does she say? She sleepwalks, rubs her hands as if washing them, and speaks about the murders.
What does the Doctor say Lady Macbeth needs? What does he tell Lady Macbeth's gentlewoman to do for her? He says she needs spiritual help, not medical help. He tells the gentlewoman to keep dangerous objects away from her.
Who has gathered to fight Macbeth? Where have they planned to meet? Scottish nobles and Malcolm's forces gather at Birnam Wood
What has Macbeth done in response to the insurgence? He fortifies Dunsinane and prepares for battle, relying on the witches prophecies.
What is Macbeth thinking about at the beginning of this scene? How does he try to convince himself that he should not be afraid? He reflects on how his life has fallen apart but reassures himself with the prophecy that no man born of a woman can harm him
What does the servant report to Macbeth? He reports that there are ten thousand English soldiers approaching
What does Macbeth want Seyton to do for him? He wants Seyton to arm him and prepare him for battle.
What does Macbeth tell the Doctor to do for Lady Macbeth? What is the Doctor's reaction to Macbeth's request? Macbeth wants the Doctor to cure Lady Macbeth's guilt, but the Doctor says he can't fix a troubled mind with medicine.
What orders does Malcolm give at Birnam? Why is this important? He orders each soldier to cut a branch and carry it for camouflage. This makes Birnam Wood appear to move - fulfilling the prophecy.
What is Macbeth's reaction to the news of his wife's death? He responds with numbness and delivers the "Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow" speech, showing his belief that life is meaningless.
explain what Macbeth’s “brief candle” speech means and what it shows about his view of life and death. Life is short and meaningless; Macbeth feels hopeless and numb.
What news does the messenger bring to Macbeth? Why is this news unsettling to him? Birnam Wood seems to move toward Dunsinane, frightening Macbeth because the prophecy is coming true.
What command does Malcolm give? Malcolm orders soldiers to cut branches for camouflage.
Who will lead the first battle? Siward and Young Siward lead the first battle.
Who does Macbeth kill and why does Macbeth feel he is now safe? Macbeth kills Young Siward and feels safe because the boy was "born of woman.
Who shows up looking for Macbeth? Macduff arrives looking for Macbeth.
Why does Macbeth hesitate to kill Macduff? Macbeth hesitates because he already killed Macduff's family.
What do we learn about macduff? Macduff was born by C-section, not "of woman."
How does Macbeth regain some sense of manhood in his last moments of life? Macbeth fights to the death, showing final courage.
What news does Ross break to Old Siward? Ross tells Old Siward his son died bravely.
What trophy does Macduff bring to the people of Scotland? Macduff brings Macbeth's severed head.
Who becomes King? Why is this ending surprising, considering the witches predictions? Malcolm becomes king; surprising because the witches said Banquo's line would rule
Were the witches predictions real? Believable? Are the witches to blame for Macbeth's eventual death? Why or why not? Explain your thoughts on the predictions, Macbeth's actions, and ending of the story. The prophecies come true but mislead; the witches tempt Macbeth, but his choices cause his downfall.
Created by: dante schoeneck
 

 



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