Macbeth

=Questions and Observations for Act 2=

2.1 - 2.2

 * 1) Why is Banquo awake at the beginning of Act 2?
 * 2) Why does he give Fleance his swords?
 * 3) In this case, what are "the cursed thoughts that nature gives way to in repose"?
 * 4) What is Macbeth's state of mind right after he murders Duncan? How do you know this? Quote lines.
 * 5) What is Lady Macbeth's state of mind right after Duncan is murdered? How do you know this? Quote lines.
 * 6) Pay attention to the owl references. Read the notes.
 * 7) How does Macbeth describe sleep? Pay attention to his comments here.

2.3 - 2.4

 * 1) Read the notes and watch the film to understand the porter's initial soliloquy.
 * 2) What is the purpose of this scene?
 * 3) What does the porter say about alcohol?
 * 4) Why doesn't Macduff want to tell Lady Macbeth about the murder? (This is an example of which type of irony? Why?)
 * 5) What strange occurrences have been observed in nature?
 * 6) What does Ross say about ambition?
 * 7) Who is accused of murdering Duncan?