Macbeth Study Questions Act 2
Scene 1:
1. How does Banquo’s interaction with Macbeth highlight their
differences?
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2. What does Macbeth see in his soliloquy, and what does it symbolize?
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3. What decision does Macbeth make by the end of the soliloquy?
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Scene 2:
4. Why does Macbeth hear voices saying, “Sleep no more: Macbeth
does murder sleep”?
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5. After Macbeth has killed Duncan, he seems to be afraid of every
sound he hears. Why? How does it influence Macbeth?
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Scene 1:
1. How does Banquo’s interaction with Macbeth highlight their
differences?
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2. What does Macbeth see in his soliloquy, and what does it symbolize?
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3. What decision does Macbeth make by the end of the soliloquy?
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Scene 2:
4. Why does Macbeth hear voices saying, “Sleep no more: Macbeth
does murder sleep”?
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5. After Macbeth has killed Duncan, he seems to be afraid of every
sound he hears. Why? How does it influence Macbeth?
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