1. List the character traits that influence Macbeth to become a criminal. The character traits that influence to become a criminal was ambition. The wicked desire for power and the throne lead Macbeth to desperate actions.
2. List events that lead him to commit his crime. The three witches prophecies, words spoken by lady Macbeth, and the idea of becoming a king.
3. After a period of indecision, Macbeth confirms his intent to carry out his and Lady Macbeth’s plan. Write 5 paragraphs describing his thoughts as he makes his decision. What are the reasons for his hesitation? How does he rationalize his choice? Use at least two examples from the play to support your ideas. Macbeth ideas start to grow bigger and bigger until the actions of murdering the king became a possibility. Lady Macbeth contribute greatly to the ambition of Macbeth and create an atmosphere that contribute to the realization of the murder.
The hesitation was mostly created by the actions of Duncan that contribute to the current state of Macbeth. Macbeth start to think about what he would do next and what his actions would be to realize his ideas and goals used to get what he want.
He rationalize his ideas and thoughts by meditating with a dagger. Lady Macbeth contribute greatly to the decision took by Macbeth and mostly the influence of the ambition was leading Macbeth to commit his actions.
When the witches gave at first his prophecies it gave Macbeth a feeling of security and invincibility. When we talk about what is meant by the prophecies is that they lead to the other part of the story and that the actions of Macbeth would be present during the time of murder.
Act II
4. Several times Lady Macbeth tries to ease Macbeth’s tormented remorse with comforting remarks. Describe some of these remarks and explain how they help her and Macbeth. It tries to ease Macbeth’s feelings of despair by telling him that the actions were alredy done and that nothing would happen. He make everything seem normal even though he also present such feeling of guiltness.
5. Write 2 paragraphs describing the mood in Act II. Explain why this mood is appropriate and discuss why it will likely prevail in the rest of the play. Use at least two examples from Act II to support your ideas. The mood and atmosphere presented in act II expresses those of a murder. The thoughts and behavior presented by Macbeth and lady Macbeth are tensed by the current situation and the actions that they are about to do.
The mood presented in act II is and stressed one and also maintain the reader in suspense. When we think about what is going to happen the conlusion lead to a period suspense and maintain the reader in the scene and in the story.
Act II
6. Describe how Macbeth and Lady Macbeth feel about their activities in Acts I, II, and III. Briefly explain why you think both characters change in Act III. The feelings of guilt and of sadness lead to Macbeth and lady Macbeth to the current state of desperation.
7. If the ghost of Banquo could speak, what do you think he would say to Macbeth? Would Banquo care enough about his former friend to give him advice, or would he berate Macbeth for murdering him? How do you think Macbeth would react to Banquo’s words? Write an imaginary conversation between Banquo’s ghost and Macbeth.
