What is the “vision” Macbeth sees before him? Outline in your own words the thoughts that fill Macbeth’s mind.

What does Macbeth's vision of Banquo's ghost show about Macbeth's state of mind?A.That he wants to catch Banquo's murdererB.That he feels guilty about having Banquo killedC.That he is confident of getting away with the murderD.That he is worried that Fleance will avenge hi

Throughout the play, Macbeth sees visions or hears things. These include:A bloody daggerKnockingA voice telling him he’s murdered sleepBanquo’s ghostLady Macbeth also has visions of blood on her hands in Act V, Scene IThese hallucinations are all representations of guiltMacbeth feels conflicted even before he murders Duncan, and so sees the bloody dagger floating in front of him just before he commits regicide by murdering King DuncanThe repeated knocking and voice telling Macbeth he’s murdered sleep represent the lack of peace the character will experience from now onEven Lady Macbeth – who was so resolved to kill Duncan – eventually sees visions of blood on her hands: a metaphor for her responsibility for his murder, and her guilt

Read this passage:MACBETH. Is this a dagger which I see before me,The handle toward my hand? Come, let me clutch thee.I have thee not, and yet I see thee still.Art thou not, fatal vision, sensibleTo feeling as to sight? or art thou butA dagger of the mind, a false creation,Proceeding from the heat-oppressed brain?William Shakespeare, Macbeth, Act II, scene iWhat evidence from the text leads you to believe that the dagger Macbeth sees is an illusion?A.Is this a dagger which I see before me, / The handle toward my hand?B.Thou marshall'st me the way that I was going; / And such an instrument I was to use.C.I see thee yet, in form as palpable / As this which now I draw.D.Or art thou but / A dagger of the mindSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which of the following statements BEST describes Macbeth's thoughts at the end of Act 1, Scene 3?Elimination ToolSelect one answerAMacbeth clearly desires more power as the witches promised but is confused by his religious beliefs. He resolves to let fate run its course.BMacbeth has already decided that he will need to murder the king, as he will never fulfill the prophecy and his own desires if he does not act.CMacbeth realizes that as much as he wants to be king, he should yield to solid counsel from Lady Macbeth, as he himself cannot decide on his course of action.DMacbeth is at a loss due to the new honors and quickly changing circumstances, leaving him unable to make decisions and therefore vulnerable to outside influences.

Which of the following BEST describes Macbeth, which then forms the main thrust of Lady Macbeth's tirade in Act 1, Scene 7:Was the hope drunkWherein you dressed yourself? Hath it slept since?And wakes it now, to look so green and paleAt what it did so freely? From this timeSuch I account thy love. Art thou afeardTo be the same in thine own act and valorAs thou art in desire? Wouldst thou have thatWhich thou esteem’st the ornament of lifeAnd live a coward in thine own esteem,Letting “I dare not” wait upon “I would,”Like the poor cat i’ th’ adage? (1.7.39-49)Elimination ToolSelect one answerAMacbeth enjoys being well-liked by people rather than being feared.BDespite his fearsome reputation, Macbeth is a humble man, not desiring notice or honor.CMacbeth believes that fate and not his actions will determine the course of life, and that any attempts to avert fate would be met with failure.DMacbeth ultimately possesses a kind of integrity that makes it difficult for him to appear one way and act another.