1. With what words does Banquo reaffirm his loyalty to King Duncan?
2. What lie does Macbeth tell Banquo and why?
3. How do Macbeth and Lady Macbeth differ in their reactions to the murder?
4. Who are Macbeth's other victims? Why does he commit more murders?
5. Considering journal entry number 3, what are some recurring motifs in Act 2?
1. Banquo tells King Duncan that the fruits of his labor are his and that he will continue to be his loyal subject.
ReplyDelete2. When Banquo tells Macbeth that he, Banquo, had a dream about the three witches who had showed him some truth. Macbeth lies to him my telling him that he does not have faith in the witches.
3. Macbeth appears to be furious and eager to kill, “the ones responsible”. Lady Macbeth acts like the entire situation is a bother and then “faints”.
4. Macbeths other victims are the two grooms who were accompanying King Duncan. He committed more murders because they were two important witnesses, and by killing them Macbeth would throw off the investigation.
5. Some recurring motifs are that of sleep, blood, hand, and night.
1. Banquo tells King Duncan that the fruits of his labor are his and that he will continue to be his loyal subject. This is seen when Duncan says to Banquo, “Noble Banquo, That hast no less deserved, nor must be known No less to have done so, let me infold thee And hold thee to my heart,” (I.iv.29-32), and Banquo replies, “There if I grow, The harvest is you own,” (I.iv.33).
ReplyDelete2. When Banquo tells Macbeth that he, Banquo, had a dream about the three witches who had showed him some truth. Macbeth lies to him my telling him that he does not have faith in the witches. This is seen when Banquo says to Macbeth, “I dreamt least night of the three Weird Sisters. To you they have showed some truth,” (2.i.20-21), and Macbeth replies by says, “I think not of them,” (2.i.22).
3. Macbeth appears to be furious and eager to kill, “the ones responsible”. Lady Macbeth acts like the entire situation is a bother and seems worked up over the fact that this could not have happened in her house. After that she then dramatically “faints”.
4. Macbeths other victims are the two grooms who were accompanying King Duncan. He committed more murders because they were two important witnesses, and by killing them Macbeth would throw off the investigation. This would throw off the investigation because it appeared as though the two grooms were the ones who killed Duncan due to the bloody daggers Lady Macbeth had put by them.
5. Some recurring motifs are that of sleep, blood, hand, and night. Macbeth mentions sleep and lack of it a lot, along with blood a few times in Act II.
Comment By:
Leah Eisenberg
1. Banquo tells King Duncan that the fruits of his labor are his and that he will continue to be his loyal subject. This is seen when Duncan says to Banquo, “Noble Banquo, That hast no less deserved, nor must be known No less to have done so, let me infold thee And hold thee to my heart,” (I.iv.29-32), and Banquo replies, “There if I grow, The harvest is you own,” (I.iv.33). Banquo is also telling King Duncan in this statement that Duncan has done enough for him as is.
ReplyDelete2. When Banquo tells Macbeth that he, Banquo, had a dream about the three witches who had showed him some truth. Macbeth lies to him my telling him that he does not have faith in the witches. This is seen when Banquo says to Macbeth, “I dreamt least night of the three Weird Sisters. To you they have showed some truth,” (2.i.20-21), and Macbeth replies by says, “I think not of them,” (2.i.22). Moreover, Macbeth is also lying by saying that he is not brooding on what the Witches said to him, which of course is not true.
3. Macbeth appears to be furious and tells Lennox, Malcolm, and Macduff, “Oh, uet I do repent me of my fury, That I did kill them,” (2.iii.108). He then goes on a rant about how angry was about Duncan lying there covered in his blood. Lady Macbeth acts like the entire situation is a bother and seems worked up over the fact that this could not have happened in her house. After that she then dramatically “faints”.
4. Macbeths other victims are the two grooms who were accompanying King Duncan. He committed more murders because they were two important witnesses, and by killing them Macbeth would throw off the investigation. This would throw off the investigation because it appeared as though the two grooms were the ones who killed Duncan. It appeared as though they had killed Duncan because, “Their hands and faces were all badged with blood; So were their daggers, which unwiped we found Upon their pillows,” (2.iii.104-106). Lady Macbeth had put the blood on the men and placed the bloody daggers next to them.
5. Some recurring motifs are that of sleep, blood, hand, and night. Macbeth mentions sleep the most during the duration of Act II. This can be seen when Macbeth tells Lady Macbeth, “Nature seems dead, and wicked dreams abuse The curtained sleep. (2.i. 51-52), “But they did say their prayers, and addressed them Again to sleep. (2.ii.28-29), and “Methought I heard a voice cry “Sleep no more! Macbeth does murder sleep,” the innocent sleep, Sleep that knits up the raveled sleave of care, The death of each day’s life, sore labor’s bath, Balm of hurt minds, great nature’s second course, Chief nourisher in life’s feast. (2.2.39-44). All of these statements mention sleep, and two of them say that Macbeth will not sleep because of what has just happened. Of course, this is just Macbeth’s conscience speaking to him and trying to make him feel guilty for what he had done to King Duncan.
Comment By:
Leah Eisenberg
1. Banquo tells King Duncan that the fruits of his labor are his and that he will continue to be his loyal subject. This is seen when Duncan says to Banquo, “Noble Banquo, That hast no less deserved, nor must be known No less to have done so, let me infold thee And hold thee to my heart,” (I.iv.29-32), and Banquo replies, “There if I grow, The harvest is you own,” (I.iv.33). Banquo is also telling King Duncan in this statement that Duncan has done enough for him as is. Moreover when Banquo tells Macbeth, “My bosom franchised and allegiance clear, I shall be counseled,” (II.i.29), he is also reaffirming his loyalty to Duncan. He is telling Macbeth that he knows that he will stay by Duncan’s side.
ReplyDelete2. When Banquo tells Macbeth that he, Banquo, had a dream about the three witches who had showed him some truth. Macbeth lies to him my telling him that he does not have faith in the witches. This is seen when Banquo says to Macbeth, “I dreamt least night of the three Weird Sisters. To you they have showed some truth,” (2.i.20-21), and Macbeth replies by says, “I think not of them,” (2.i.22). Moreover, Macbeth is also lying by saying that he is not brooding on what the Witches said to him, which of course is not true.
3. Macbeth appears to be scared and worried. He also appears to be slightly out of it. This is seen when he tells Lady Macbeth that he heard a voice say, “Glamis hath murdered sleep, and therefore Cawdor Shall sleep no more; Macbeth shall sleep no more,” (II.ii.44-45). On the other hand, Lady Macbeth seems to be calm and collected. This is seen when she tells Macbeth, “You do unbend your noble strength to think So brainsickly things. Go get some water And wash this filthy witness from your hand,” (II.ii.49-52). Additionally she compensates for Macbeth’s incompetence by wiping the evidence of the crime on the guards for him.
4. Macbeths’ other victims are the two grooms who were accompanying King Duncan. He committed more murders because they were two important witnesses, and by killing them Macbeth would throw off the investigation. This would throw off the investigation because it appeared as though the two grooms were the ones who killed Duncan. It appeared as though they had killed Duncan because, “Their hands and faces were all badged with blood; So were their daggers, which unwiped we found Upon their pillows,” (2.iii.104-106). Lady Macbeth had put the blood on the men and placed the bloody daggers next to them.
5. Some recurring motifs are that of sleep, blood, and hand. This can be seen when Macbeth tells Lady Macbeth, “Nature seems dead, and wicked dreams abuse The curtained sleep. (II.i.51-52). Moreover, Macbeth mentions blood and hands when he says to Lady Macbeth, “Will all great Neptune’s ocean wash this blood Clean from my hand?” (II.ii.65). Out of the many motifs Macbeth says during the duration of Act II, he mentions sleep the most often.
Comment By:
Leah Eisenberg
1. With what words does Banquo reaffirm his loyalty to King Duncan?
ReplyDeleteBanquo says, there if I grow, the harvest is your own.
2. What lie does Macbeth tell Banquo and why?
Macbeth lies and says that he hasn’t thought about the three witches. He says because he doesn’t want Banquo to know that he’s considering what the witches said about him being king.
3. How do Macbeth and Lady Macbeth differ in their reactions to the murder?
Macbeth feels guilt and remorse about killing Duncan. Lady Macbeth is laid back and doesn’t feel any remorse about the murder.
4. Who are Macbeth's other victims? Why does he commit more murders?
Macbeth kills the 2 guards that were supposed to be protecting Duncan. He does this to make it seem like they were the ones who had something to do with Duncan’s murder but in reality he’s the one that killed Duncan.
5. Considering journal entry number 3, what are some recurring motifs in Act 2?
Some recurring motifs are blood, cry, and water.
- Kirsten
1. With what words does Banquo reaffirm his loyalty to King Duncan?
ReplyDeleteBanquo says, there if I grow, the harvest is your own. Quoted from the text, “No less to have done so, let me infold thee to my heart, there if I grow, they harvest is your own.”
2. What lie does Macbeth tell Banquo and why?
Macbeth lies and says that he hasn’t thought about the three witches. The text says,“ I think not of them.” He says because he doesn’t want Banquo to know that he’s considering what the witches said about him being king.
3. How do Macbeth and Lady Macbeth differ in their reactions to the murder?
Macbeth feels guilt and remorse about killing Duncan. When Macbeth looked at his hands he said, “This is a sorry sight.” Lady Macbeth is laid back and doesn’t feel any remorse about the murder. Lady Macbeth replies to Macbeth’s remorse by saying, “A foolish thought, to say a sorry sight.”
4. Who are Macbeth's other victims? Why does he commit more murders?
Macbeth kills the 2 guards that were supposed to be protecting Duncan. He does this to make it seem like they were the ones who had something to do with Duncan’s murder but in reality he’s the one that killed Duncan. Macbeth says, “Oh, yet I do repent me of my fury, that I did kill them.”
5. Considering journal entry number 3, what are some recurring motifs in Act 2?
Some recurring motifs are blood, cry, and water. Lady Macbeth says “And go and wash this filthy witness from your hand. Why did you bring these daggers from the place? They must lie there. Go, carry them and smear the sleepy grooms with the blood.” A motif for cry would be when Macbeth says, “there’s one did laugh in’s sleep, and one cried Murder!” Water is reoccurring in the text as well. For example, when Macbeth says, “Will all great Neptune’s ocean wash this blood clean from my hand? No, this hand will rather the multitudinous seas incarnadine, making the green one red.”
- Kirsten
1. With what words does Banquo reaffirm his loyalty to King Duncan?
ReplyDeleteBanquo says, there if I grow, the harvest is your own. Quoted from the text, “No less to have done so, let me infold thee to my heart, there if I grow, they harvest is your own.” By saying this Banquo shows his loyalty to King Duncan. He knows that he won’t be rewarded a high title like Macbeth but he still wants to show his dedication and allegiance to Duncan. I agree with Leah, it’s like he’s saying that his fruit of his labor are the king’s as well.
2. What lie does Macbeth tell Banquo and why?
Macbeth lies and says that he hasn’t thought about the three witches. The text says,“ I think not of them.” He says because he doesn’t want Banquo to know that he’s considering what the witches said about him being king. Macbeth wants to give off the impression that he’s already pleased with the new title he has been given as the Thane of Cawdor. He doesn’t want anyone to know that he’s considered killing Duncan in order to get the crown. Macbeth is also having a hard time believing good news from a bad source. He doesn’t know whether or not to trust the witches in the fist place.
3. How do Macbeth and Lady Macbeth differ in their reactions to the murder?
Macbeth feels guilt and remorse about killing Duncan. When Macbeth looked at his hands he said, “This is a sorry sight.” Macbeth killed his companion and like any other sane human being he feels bad for it. Lady Macbeth is laid back and doesn’t feel any remorse about the murder. Lady Macbeth replies to Macbeth’s remorse by saying, “A foolish thought, to say a sorry sight.” Lady Macbeth knows that Macbeth will dwell on what he has done. She doesn’t want his mind to stay focused on the murder she wants him to move on and be happy about being king. That’s why she says, “These dudes must not e thought after these ways; so, it will make us mad.”
4. Who are Macbeth's other victims? Why does he commit more murders?
Macbeth kills the 2 guards that were supposed to be protecting Duncan. He does this to make it seem like they were the ones who had something to do with Duncan’s murder but in reality he’s the one that killed Duncan. Macbeth says, “Oh, yet I do repent me of my fury, that I did kill them.” This makes Macbeth look like a good friend to Duncan like he’s trying to find and kill the murderer of his friend. He has to commit these murders to cover up the first one. It’s like lying, once you tell one lie you have to tell an even bigger one to cover up the first one.
5. Considering journal entry number 3, what are some recurring motifs in Act 2?
Some recurring motifs are blood, cry, and water. Lady Macbeth says “And go and wash this filthy witness from your hand. Why did you bring these daggers from the place? They must lie there. Go, carry them and smear the sleepy grooms with the blood.” Blood is significant because the blood in the act comes from Duncan the king. A motif for cry would be when Macbeth says, “there’s one did laugh in’s sleep, and one cried Murder!” this is significant because the cries that are heard in act 2 come from Duncan. Water is reoccurring in the text as well. For example, when Macbeth says, “Will all great Neptune’s ocean wash this blood clean from my hand? No, this hand will rather the multitudinous seas incarnadine, making the green one red.” Water is important because it represents purity and life. Water represents purity because it’s supposed to be clean or clear. It represents life because without water life is impossible.
- Kirsten
1. With what words does Banquo reaffirm his loyalty to King Duncan?
ReplyDeleteIn Act II, Scene 1. Macbeth is on his way to murder Duncan. He runs into Banquo and Fleance keeping watch.
“Macbeth: If you shall cleave to my consent- when 'tis, It shall make honour for you.
Banquo: So I lose none in seeking to augment it, but still keep my bosom franchis'd , and allegiance clear, I shall be counsell'd.” (Act 2, scene 1, lines 23-26)
Macbeth says that he has a plan, and asks Banquo if he wants to partake. Banquo says that he would love to get in on it as long as he doesn't have to do ANYTHING that would make him feel bad or go against Duncan. Basically, Banquo decided his own fate.
2. What lie does Macbeth tell Banquo and why?
He doesn't want Banquo to become suspicious of him , this is right before Macbeth kills Duncan so he doesn't want anyone to think he has done anything wrong.
3. How do Macbeth and Lady Macbeth differ in their reactions to the murder?
In Act 2 Scene 3, the Macbeths and their visitors officially learned of the bloody bodies of King Duncan and his two royal guards. Lady Macbeth was awakened by Macduff raising the alarm. She downplays it, while Macbeth has a panic attack and lives in extreme guilt. Macbeth’s mind also plays tricks on him.
4. Who are Macbeth's other victims? Why does he commit more murders?
King Duncan, his two chamberlains. He commits these murders out his own fear and self-consciousness.
5. Considering journal entry number 3, what are some recurring motifs in Act 2?
In act 2, the recurring motifs are murder and fate. Visions and hallucinations recur throughout the play and are reminders of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth’s deeds. When Macbeth about to kill Duncan, he sees a dagger floating in the air. Covered with blood and pointed toward the king’s chamber, the dagger represents the guilt in his consciousness because the blood is a reminder that what he is about to do is permanent. In each case, it is ambiguous whether the vision is real or a hallucination, and it might have to do with the witches; but, it is a representative sign of Macbeth’s guilt through his deed. Fate sets Macbeth’s plan when the witches’ prophecy that Macbeth will become first thane of Cawdor and then king. The weird sisters make a number of other prophecies: they tell us that Banquo’s heirs will be kings. Their prophecies have been correct so far, but it is purposely ambiguous whether it was self fulfilled or because of the witches. For example, whether Macbeth pushes himself to be king or is fated to be king.
3. Macbeth feels guilt and shame for committing this deed. He feels shame for killing Duncan. Lady Macbeth however tells him to blow it off like its nothing. Macbeth imagines hearing things and the voices say “Macbeth does murder sleep” this quote is the imaginings in his head to show him beginning to lose control over his mind. He knows he is killing the innocent and he can no longer feel pure.” These deeds must not be thought. After these ways; so, it will make us mad. Lady Macbeth is telling him if he continues to stress over it he will go crazy. This foreshadows Macbeth’s loss of his sanity. Their reactions differ because Lady Macbeth thinks Duncan needed to be killed. Macbeth knows this is wrong and feels remorse because he is close to Duncan and was not a murder.
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