MACBETH - ACT III, SCENE I Scene Analysis Annie C, Klara K, Annie K, Michelle T, Josh Z

Part A... Plot Review Previous Scene Macduff tells Ross that Macbeth was made King The Chamberlins appear to be the murderers Duncan Malcolm and Donalbain are believed to be the ones who hired the Chamberlins Act III, Scene i Banquo contemplates the witches’ predictions Macbeth realizes that he should fear Banquo Baquo is beginning to suspect Macbeth for Duncan’s death

Plot Advancement Macbeth must figure out how to deal with Banquo Important Notes Banquo realizes the witches’ predictions are coming true Banquo begins to suspect Macbeth of foul play Macbeth begins to worry about Banquo Fleance

Part B... Literary Devices Dramatic Irony Banquo begins to suspect Macbeth of foul play Macbeth inquiring about Banquo’s afternoon ride Soliloquy Banquo’s thoughts at the beginning Macbeth talking about Duncan’s sons Macbeth’s thoughts at the end Foreshadowing Banquo as a threat to Macbeth

Part C... Elements of Tragedy Tragic Hero Tragic Flaw Tragic Fall Tragic Error Macbeth Macbeth murders Duncan. - Ambition - Greed - Power-hungry Macbeth realizes Banquo and Fleance are threats to his plans, and becomes very worried/anxious. He begins plotting how to eliminate that threat, only falling further into the darkness of his tragic flaw. Macbeth is losing his wife, as Lady Macbeth is losing her sanity.

Part D... Key Lines “Our fears in Banquo Stick deep, and in his royalty of nature Reigns that which would be feared. ‘Tis much he dares And to that dauntless temper of his mind He hath wisdom that doth guide his valor To act in safety. There is none but he Whose being I do fear...” - Macbeth, lines 53 – 60 “Ride you this afternoon?...Is ‘t far you ride?...Fail not our feast...Goes Fleance with you?” – Macbeth, lines “Thou hast it now–King, Cawdor, Glamis, all As the Weird Women promised, and I fear Thou played’st most foully for ‘t.” – Banquo, lines “ ”

Part E... Comprehension Questions