How does Lady Macbeth react to her husband’s letter?
What does Lady Macbeth say will happen to Duncan when she learns that he is coming to Inverness?
Why does Lady Macbeth tell her husband to leave all of the plans to her?
Who greets Duncan at Inverness?
What does Macbeth mean when he says Duncan is “here in double trust”?
Why does Macbeth tell Lady Macbeth that they will not follow through with their plans?
How does Lady Macbeth taunt Macbeth into action?
What is the actual plan?
Reread Lady Macbeth’s second soliloquy (lines 38–54) in Act I, Scene 5. How would you describe her at this point in the play? Identify examples of word choice that help convey that description.
Reread Scene 7. What inference can you draw about how Macbeth’s loyalty to King Duncan is changing or has changed from Scenes 3 and 4? Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support your response.