How does the scene begin?
How does Macbeth react when he sees the first murderer in the doorway?
Who enters and takes Macbeth’s seat?
What is Macbeth’s initial reaction to spotting Banquo’s ghost?
How does Lady Macbeth explain Macbeth’s confusing statements?
What does Lady Macbeth say to Macbeth?
Why does everyone leave the party?
What does Macbeth plan to do the next day?
What does Hecate tell the three witches?
What does Lennox tell us about Macduff?
What does the lord tell Lennox?
In Act III, Scene 4, what does Lady Macbeth mean when she says, in lines 63–64, “This is the very painting of your fear. / This is the air-drawn dagger which, you said, / Led you to Duncan”?
Reread Scene 6, the final scene of Act III. Then explain how this exchange between Lennox and another Lord helps to advance the plot of the play.
How does the conversation in Act III, Scene 6, help build suspense or tension?
Analyze Shakespeare’s introduction of the character of Hecate in Act III, Scene 5. How does it develop or relate to the plot line involving the witches and their prophesies? What do her remarks suggest about future prophesies involving Macbeth?