Macbeth+Act+3+-+1

Summary: The King has been murdered, and everyone is still in shock. Banquo reveals his suspicions about Macbeth. Macbeth invites everyone to a ceremonial banquet that he will be hosting. Banquo goes out riding, and promises to attend the banquet. Macbeth senses Banquo's suspicions and plans his murder.

Questions/ Discussion Point: The Language: Macbeth: "Iwish your horses swift and sure of foot, and so I do commend you to their backs." This is ironic because Macbeth is already planning the murder of Banquo. Macbeth says how he hopes his horses are fast because he is after Banquo. Macbeth: "Rather than so, come fate into the list, and champion me to th' utterance." This foreshadows Banquo's death. Macbeth says how he will challenge fate in order to get his way. In this case he plans to murder Banquo so his descendents won't ever be rulers. The Big Idea: Macbeth's soliloquoy at the end of the scene relates to the theme of fate vs. free will and the theme of ambition. Macbeth is going to try to change fate by killing Banquo. He believes that if he kills Banquo, then what the witches said about his descendents won't come true. His ambition to be king drives him to turn against his own friend. The fact that he does not want to lose his position makes him murder the king and plan Banquo's death.
 * What is revealed about Macbeth through his soliloquoy?
 * WHat's revealed about Banquo through his opening speech?
 * Why is Macbeth so worried about Banquo?

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT 1 Banquo:  Banquo says that he will attend Macbeth’s banquet; he even vows to.  This shows his faithfulness to Macbeth even though he knows that something fishy is going on. CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT 2 Macbeth:  Macbeth states that he fears Banquo. This shows and reaffirms the fact that Macbeth can be afraid of his actions and second guess himself.  VOCABULARY Verities: a true principle or belief Parricide: a person who commits such an act as murder

Connections:

Macbeth asks Banquo many questions about his whereabouts in order to plan his murder. CONNECTS TO

He does the same while planning on murdering Duncan. Macbeth maneuvers his words and casual conversation in order to gather information that allows his to commit the perfect murder.

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 * Banquo speaks of his ambition for his children and leaves with Fleance for horseback riding.
 * Audience learns of Macbeth's celebratory dinner in which all the nobles should attend.
 * Macbeth's soliloquy displays his grievances towards Banquo and Banquo's attributes.
 * Macbeth speaks to the first and second murderer about killing Banquo on his horseback riding trip.
 * Macbeth states that not only must Banquo be killed but Fleance as well.