Act 3

Question 1

‘Be innocent of the knowledge dearest chuck’

Answer 1

roles have reversed, no longer a vicious and ambitious couple but Macbeth is simply acting alone, M’s paranoia is so deeply rooted he no longer trusts LM
the power dynamic has a major change, still have pet names but there is a brakdown in communication
LADY MACBETH, LM AND M’S RELATIONSHIP

Question 2

‘plac’d a fruitless crown and a barren sceptre in my gripe’

Answer 2

fruitless - adjective, nothing will come of him havin a crown, he has no heir, therefore his legacy will be short and abrupt
barren - adjective, empty of meaning or value, although he has the power of the king, there is no value/weight to being king
sceptre - noun, something that displays sovereignty and authority. a barren sceptre is adverse and grievous and unfavourable for the country, his rule could potentially be the downfall of scotland
KINGSHIP, MACBETH, AMBITION

Question 3

‘Never shake thy gory locks at me!’

Answer 3

ghost could be a manifestation of his guilt but also Banquo proving his unwavering loyalty, even in death
never - macbeth believes he has power over the undead, is forceful and imperative
gory - adjective, displays how ruthless macbeth has become and the brutality of Banquos death
SUPERNATURAL, GUILT, MACBETH, LOYALTY, BANQUO