act 3 scene 3 events and quotes Flashcards
1
Q
what does the introduction of the 3rd murderer highlight?
A
Macbeth’s lack of trust in anyone & his fear that the deed will be completed
2
Q
how do the murderers speak to eachother?
A
stichomythia- fast, short conversation- urgency, tension
3
Q
what is stichomythia?
A
when you finish someone elses sentences
4
Q
what does stichomythia do in the scene?
A
creates a tense atmosphere as it shows the murderers dont have trust in eachother
5
Q
why is Macbeth murdering Banquo?
A
to fulfil the prophecies
6
Q
what does the dark setting do for the scene?
A
adds to the mystery & uncertainty- when Duncan dies, everything went dark- this is all mirrored now
7
Q
“Fly, good Fleance…“(Banquo)
A
fly, fly, fly! Thou mayst revenge”
