MACBETH WORKBOOK ANSWERS
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What happens in this scene of the play? - ANS Lady Macbeth enters in a trance with a candle
in her hand. Bemoaning the murders of Duncan and Banquo.
One word to describe Lady Macbeth: - ANS remorseful
One word to describe the Doctor: - ANS worried
What does the doctor think of the gentlewoman's worries about Lady Macbeth? How do you
know? Give evidence. - ANS He does not believe her.
He says "now look what you've done. you've heard something you shouldn't have."
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, What is the doctor's reaction to Lady Macbeth? In your OWN words explain your choice. -
ANS He is worried that she will kill herself.
He thinks that she has a mental illness.
Allows us to understand Lady Macbeth's actions, movements, and thoughts. Shows how they
see her.
Which encapsulates the essence of this scene? - ANS " Why should we be scared, when no
one can lay guilt upon us."
How is BLOOD used as a motif in this scene? - ANS To show the guilt lady macbeth is living
with.
How is SLEEP used as a motif in this scene? - ANS to develop the theme of innocence,
conscience, and guilt.
If Lady Macbeth were an animal in this scene, she'd be a _____ because... - ANS Bat because
she revolves around darkness, in her own mind feeling remorseful.
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PAGES 27-34 EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
What happens in this scene of the play? - ANS Lady Macbeth enters in a trance with a candle
in her hand. Bemoaning the murders of Duncan and Banquo.
One word to describe Lady Macbeth: - ANS remorseful
One word to describe the Doctor: - ANS worried
What does the doctor think of the gentlewoman's worries about Lady Macbeth? How do you
know? Give evidence. - ANS He does not believe her.
He says "now look what you've done. you've heard something you shouldn't have."
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, What is the doctor's reaction to Lady Macbeth? In your OWN words explain your choice. -
ANS He is worried that she will kill herself.
He thinks that she has a mental illness.
Allows us to understand Lady Macbeth's actions, movements, and thoughts. Shows how they
see her.
Which encapsulates the essence of this scene? - ANS " Why should we be scared, when no
one can lay guilt upon us."
How is BLOOD used as a motif in this scene? - ANS To show the guilt lady macbeth is living
with.
How is SLEEP used as a motif in this scene? - ANS to develop the theme of innocence,
conscience, and guilt.
If Lady Macbeth were an animal in this scene, she'd be a _____ because... - ANS Bat because
she revolves around darkness, in her own mind feeling remorseful.
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