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What is the dramatic purpose of Act 3 Scene 6 in Macbeth?

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Summary: Act 3, scene 6
Nevertheless, both men suspect Macbeth, whomtheycall a “tyrant,” in the murders of Duncan andBanquo.The lord tells Lennox that Macduff has gone to England,where hewill join Malcolm in pleading with England's King Edwardfor aid.News of these plots has prompted Macbeth to prepareforwar.


Similarly, it is asked, what is the purpose of Lennox's speech in Scene Six?

Its lines are full of pauses, half-spoken thoughts,andfragments of reported speech. Its functionistwofold: first to convince the audience of Lennox'srealthoughts about Macbeth.

Subsequently, question is, what is the dramatic irony in Macbeth Act 3? Dramatic irony occurs when the audience isawareof something that is happening unlike the maincharacters/actorswho are oblivious to such information. In Act3, Scene 1,Banquo suspects that Macbeth is responsiblefor the murderof Duncan given the fact that the first part of thewitches'prediction came true.

Similarly, what is the purpose of Act 5 Scene 6 in Macbeth?

In the country near Birnam Wood, Malcolm talks withtheEnglish lord Siward and his officers about Macbeth's plantodefend the fortified castle. They decide that each soldiershouldcut down a bough of the forest and carry it in front of himas theymarch to the castle, thereby disguising theirnumbers.

Was Macbeth pitied?

In his opening twenty lines, Lennox, with greatirony,recounts Macbeth's crimes. To paraphrase Lennox:"Macbethpitied Duncan but -- by the Virgin Mary! -- he wasdead{implying that Macbeth pitied Duncan only after hewasdead}.

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Abdennasser Herreiz

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What is the tone of Lennox's speech about Macbeth?

It is, in fact, Lennox's sarcasm that sustainsthedramatic irony. The audience knows that Macbeth isguilty,and subsequently that Fleance and Duncan's sons areinnocent.Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows somethingthat thecharacters do not.

Phuong Mogo

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Why does Macbeth fear Banquo and feel threatened by his being?

Macbeth has every reason to fearBanquobecause Banquo represents an end toMacbeth's rise topower. First of all, Banquo was withMacbeth when thewitches delivered their prophecies. In fact,the witches revealthat Banquo's sons will be kings.Banquo knows thatDuncan's death was suspicious.

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What is Macbeth struggling with during dinner?

She tells him that King Duncan has had hisdinner,and is asking for him. Macbeth tellsher that he haschanged his mind and will not kill the King. Thismakes LadyMacbeth extremely angry. She rips intoMacbeth andsays, 'Art thou afeard To be the same inthine own act andvalour As thou art indesire?'

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Where has Macduff gone and why?

Banquo's murder has been officially blamedonFleance, who has fled. Nevertheless, both mensuspectMacbeth, whom they call a “tyrant,” in themurders ofDuncan and Banquo. The lord tells Lennox that Macduffhasgone to England, where he will join Malcolm in pleadingwithEngland's King Edward for aid.

Jeffry Voeller

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What does Lennox say about Malcolm Donalbain and fleance?

Lennox is telling us of people's belief thatbyrunning away, Fleance has placed suspicion onhimself.Lennox concludes by stating that men should not gooutwalking late at night. He then turns his attention to KingDuncan'smurder and "how monstrous" Malcolm andDonalbain wereto kill their "gracious father."

Tonatiuh Arnz

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How does dramatic irony in Macbeth create suspense?

Dramatic irony (as other editors havenoted)occurs when the audience knows more than the charactersonstage,and as such, is a wonderful device to createsuspense. Whenan audience knows that a character is walkinginto a trap, thesuspense is very high.

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What three messages does Macbeth receive from the three apparitions?

The three apparitions tell Macbethtobeware Macduff, no man born of woman can harm him, and that heissafe until the forest comes. Macbeth is starting tofeeluneasy at the end of Act 3. He decides he needs to confer withthewitches.

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What happens in Act 3 of Macbeth?

Summary: Act 3, scene3
It is dusk, and the two murderers, now joined byathird, linger in a wooded park outside the palace. BanquoandFleance approach on their horses and dismount. They light atorch,and the murderers set upon them. The murderers kill Banquo,whodies urging his son to flee and to avengehisdeath.

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What is Macbeth's tragic flaw?

Macbeth's tragic flaw is his ambition anditconsequentially leads to his downfall and ultimatedemise.Macbeth is a tragic hero who is introduced inthe theplay as being well-liked and respected by the general andthepeople. He brings his death upon himself from thistragicflaw.

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What is the theme of Act 5 in Macbeth?

The main theme ofMacbeth—thedestruction wrought when ambition goesunchecked by moralconstraints—finds its most powerfulexpression in the play'stwo main characters. Macbeth is acourageous Scottishgeneral who is not naturally inclined to commitevil deeds, yet hedeeply desires power andadvancement.

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What happens in Act 5 in Macbeth?

Act 5, Scene 3
At Dunsinane, Macbeth tires of hearing reportsofnobles who have defected to join the English forces. Hefeelsconsoled, however, by the witches' prophesy that he hasnothing tofear until Birnam Wood comes to Dunsinane, or until hecounters aman not born of woman.

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Who did Lady Macbeth kill?

She goads her husband into the act, and mocks him forhis“heart so white.” But it's Macbeth whostabsDuncan, and who, later, kills the guards so they won'ttalk,and who, even later, orders the deaths of his friend BanquoandBanquo's son Fleance (though Fleance escapes) and alsoMacduff'swife and son.

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