1. Explain what double meaning might be intended by Banquo's statement that his duties/Are with a most indissoluble tie/Forever
knit."
2. Considering what you have learned about Banquo's suspicions about Macbeth, identify and explain Banquo's tone as he addresses
Macbeth.
3. A soliloquy is a monologue in which a character reveals information, thoughts, and feelings to the audience, but not to other
characters. Lines 47-71-cite evidence in Macbeth's soliloquy that explains his assessment of Banquo.
4. Identify the animal imagery Macbeth uses - what does Macbeth mean by "scorched the snake, not killed by it."
5. Explain what instruction Macbeth gives Lady Macbeth with regard to speaking about Banquo.
6. Imagery in dialogue can creates vivid pictures for the reader and is often symbolic. Explain how Macbeth describes the ending of the
day, then cite which words describe the images of predators and prey.
7. What is the purpose of the appearance and speech of the messenger in scene 2? Who might have sent the messenger?
8. Explain what the gentlewoman wants the doctor to do and why? Cite evidence from the text.