Macbeth Act 2 quiz

1. In your opinion, is Lady Macbeth a cold-blooded murderer? Why or why not?
Yes, Lady Macbeth is a cold-blooded murderer.  Unlike her husband, she does not feel remorse towards the murder that they committed.  Although Macbeth did the actual murder, his wife was the one who suggested and provoked him into doing it.  

-Give me the daggers: the sleeping and the dead

 -A dreadful sight' - that's stupid"

2. Lady Macbeth has her own antics throughout the play. Why does Lady Macbeth faint in Act II? Does it serve its purpose? Explain.
For numbers 1-4 provides textual evidence (direct quotes) to support your answers. At least two quotes per answer.

Lady Macbeth faints in Act 2 to display her shock after "finding out" about the murder of King Duncan.  Although she already knew about his murder because she committed the act, she had to pretend to be astounded so her people would not suspect her of anything.  Macbeth and the lady hadn't even been considered as suspects so yes, it serves its purpose.  

-Are stol’n away and fled, which puts upon them / Suspicion of the deed

-"No woman could survive the telling"

3. How does Macbeth's attitude toward Duncan change after the murder? 
After committing the murder, Macbeth instantly regrets what he did.  He feels grief and sorrow, wishing he never did what his wife wanted him to do.  Although he was now king, the feeling he felt would never go away. 

-I’ll go no more: / I am afraid to think what I have done; / Look on’t again I dare not.

"-Wake Duncan with your knocking! I wish you could!"

4. If so pressuring on Macbeth, why didn't Lady Macbeth kill the king instead of Macbeth?
Lady Macbeth did not kill the king, because she claimed he looked like her father when he slept.  Instead, she pushed Macbeth to do it telling him he was a coward and barely a man.  She was clearly the dominant one in the relationship. 

-"'If Duncan hadn't looked like my father in his sleep, I'd have done it myself'""'If Duncan hadn't looked like my father in his sleep, I'd have done it myself'"

-These deeds must not be thought / After these ways; so, it’ will make us mad.

5. Now that Macbeth has killed the king, do you think he must do anything else to reign as king? Explain your answer.
I think that as Macbeth reigns as king, he should keep an eye out for the sons of Duncan or anyone else that will try to kill him for his role.  He should not have to do too much because he is already highly respected and will be worshipped as king.  
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