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Macbeth sees Banquo's ghost at a banquet which distresses him, though Lady Macbeth dismisses his vision, saying he is often troubled in mind. Macbeth does not tell Lady Macbeth of his plan to have Banquo murdered, showing the disintegration of trust between them. Lady Macbeth chides Macbeth for his fear and weakness at seeing the ghost, though she once encouraged his ambition.

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Act 3 Scene (4) Edit

Macbeth sees Banquo's ghost at a banquet which distresses him, though Lady Macbeth dismisses his vision, saying he is often troubled in mind. Macbeth does not tell Lady Macbeth of his plan to have Banquo murdered, showing the disintegration of trust between them. Lady Macbeth chides Macbeth for his fear and weakness at seeing the ghost, though she once encouraged his ambition.

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Thou hast it now

Act 3 Scene 4 (1): “We have scotch'd the snake, not kill'd it:”

Task 1 Ente Banquo’s Ghost – Seen by Macbeth Task 4 – How does Macbeth feel
LENNOX at this point in the play?
Highlight anything that tells us Here, my good lord. What is't that moves your highness?
about the Macbeth’s state of MACBETH
mind Which of you have done this?
Lords
What, my good lord?
MACBETH
Task 2 – What is the importance
Thou canst not say I did it: never shake
of the line: “O, full of scorpions is Thy gory locks at me.
my mind, dear wife”? ROSS
Gentlemen, rise: his highness is not well.
LADY MACBETH
Sit, worthy friends: my lord is often thus,
And hath been from his youth: pray you, keep seat;
The fit is momentary; upon a thought
He will again be well: if much you note him,
You shall offend him and extend his passion:
Feed, and regard him not. Are you a man? Task 5 – Why does Macbeth not
MACBETH tell Lady Macbeth of his plan?
Ay, and a bold one, that dare look on that
Which might appal the devil.
LADY MACBETH
O proper stuff!
Task 3 – Write down a list of This is the very painting of your fear:
adjectives you could use to describe This is the air-drawn dagger which, you said,
Macbeth and Lady Macbeth’s Led you to Duncan. O, these flaws and starts,
relationship in this scene
Impostors to true fear, would well become
A woman's story at a winter's fire,
Authorized by her grandam. Shame itself!
Why do you make such faces? When all's done,
You look but on a stool.
Macbeth has turned and become even more evil than Lady Macbeth. To what extent do you agree?
Use quotes from the text to support your interpretations

Revision Question 8:

What impact does Macbeth killing Banquo have later on in the play?

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