act 5•significance

Question 1

Lady Macbeth visualising her washing her hand as they have blood on them

Answer 1

It shows how her guilt has built up and how it is having an impact on her health.

Question 2

Lennox and the other Lords are marching with their soldiers towards Great Birnam Woods

Answer 2

Shows that the Witches’ prophecies are coming true, which creates a sense of fear for Macbeth along with empathy.

Question 3

Malcolm orders his soldiers to cut down the branches of Birnam Wood and use them as a disguise

Answer 3

Shows that the battle coming nearer and nearer. Imagery of the scene. Sympathy for Macbeth about what is to come.

Question 4

Macbeth is killed by Macduff

Answer 4

Duncan’s bloodline is reinstated, sense of justice is achieved.

Question 5

Malcolm is crowned King

Answer 5

Change in power and moral character.

Question 6

Macduff achieves revenge

Answer 6

Sense of justice is achieved.

Question 7

Lady Macbeth goes insane and dies

Answer 7

Consumed by guilt and her conscience.