Exploring Act 1, Scene 3 of 'Macbeth' through the lens of guilt
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- Q1Why is Banquo alarmed at Macbeth's reaction to the prophecy that he will become king in Act 1, Scene 3 of 'Macbeth'?Macbeth openly talks of regicide.Mabeth seems scared despite receiving good news.Macbeth seems to worship the witches.30s
- Q2Why might Macbeth feel guilty in Act 1, Scene 3 of 'Macbeth'?because he killed the previous King of Scotlandbecause he entertains treacherous thoughtsbecause he knows he will have to betray his wife30s
- Q3In 'Macbeth', what could Macbeth's "seated heart" symbolise?his reputationhis consciencehis ambition30s
- Q4What may help you to form a nuanced, critical understanding of a text?Users sort answers between categoriesSorting30s
- Q5By committing regicide, what does Macbeth violate in the play 'Macbeth'?the warrior's code of conductloyalty to his wifethe Divine Right of Kings30s
- Q6What could Shakespeare's intention be in presenting Macbeth's guilt so early on in 'Macbeth'?to expose the Divine Right of Kings as meaninglessto warn the audience not to contemplate violating moral boundariesto show the power someone can receive when aligning with the supernatural30s