Act 2 Analysis (Grade 12 NSC Matric English FAL): Quizzes
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What does Act 2 represent in the play's structure?
What does Act 2 represent in the play's structure?
The turning point
How does Banquo respond to Macbeth's offer of rewards for loyalty?
How does Banquo respond to Macbeth's offer of rewards for loyalty?
Declares loyalty to Duncan & clear conscience
Why couldn't Lady Macbeth kill Duncan herself?
Why couldn't Lady Macbeth kill Duncan herself?
He looked too much like her father
What does Macbeth believe he has 'murdered' besides Duncan?
What does Macbeth believe he has 'murdered' besides Duncan?
Sleep
How do the Macbeths differ in viewing the blood on their hands?
How do the Macbeths differ in viewing the blood on their hands?
She says water clears it; he sees it as permanent
What dramatic function does the porter scene serve?
What dramatic function does the porter scene serve?
Comic relief & hell metaphor
Where do Duncan's sons flee after his murder?
Where do Duncan's sons flee after his murder?
Malcolm to England, Donalbain to Ireland
What action shows Macduff's suspicion of Macbeth?
What action shows Macduff's suspicion of Macbeth?
Refusing to attend the coronation at Scone
What does the dagger hallucination represent?
What does the dagger hallucination represent?
Macbeth's psychological turmoil & bloody intentions
What does the bell Lady Macbeth rings symbolise?
What does the bell Lady Macbeth rings symbolise?
A signal & symbolic funeral bell