well i have a couple of questions about the tragedy of macbeth that i have no clue how to answer so if you could lend me some help i'll appriciate it.
it's act 2:
Q1) Though Macbeth encounters no actual opposition until long after Duncan is murdered, Shakespeare must foreshadow some trouble for him. To build up suspense, Shakespeare edges one character toward suspicion of Macbeth. Who is this character, and what inkling does he give of his dissatisfaction with Macbeth?
Q2) Macduff becomes an important character in the three remaining acts. Describe how Shakespeare characterizes him in Act 2?
Q1 the charater is Banquo, his friend remember at the begining when the 3 withches said macbeth will be thane of cawdor and king so banquo now suspect him
Q2 macduff is the kings... you could say slave or personal servant he had come to wake the king that morning of his death.
hope this helps im doing this too im on act 3 :)
thanks alot, that really helped :)
your welcome :)
hey.. did you take a test in act 2 .... if yes .. could you plz give me the questions if you can.
Of course, I'd be happy to help you with your questions about Act 2 of "Macbeth."
For Q1) To identify the character who foreshadows trouble for Macbeth and gives an inkling of his dissatisfaction, we need to analyze the text. This means we should refer to the play itself to find evidence that supports our answer.
To start, we can look for moments where a character expresses suspicion or dissatisfaction towards Macbeth. In Act 2, two characters come to mind: Banquo and Macduff. Both of them show signs of suspicion, but Banquo gives a clearer indication of his dissatisfaction.
In Scene 1 of Act 2, after the murder of King Duncan, Banquo delivers a soliloquy where he expresses his suspicions about Macbeth. He mentions that he dreamt of the three witches' prophecies and wonders if they will come true for Macbeth. Banquo suggests that the witches may use mischief and deception to deliver their promises. Although Banquo doesn't voice his doubts about Macbeth directly to another character, this soliloquy foreshadows his suspicion, setting up potential trouble for Macbeth in the future.
Therefore, the character who edges toward suspicion and provides an inkling of dissatisfaction with Macbeth in Act 2 is Banquo.
For Q2) To describe how Shakespeare characterizes Macduff in Act 2, we again need to refer to the play and identify specific evidence. In Act 2, Macduff doesn't have a significant presence, but we are given a glimpse of his character during the discovery of Duncan's murder.
In Scene 3 of Act 2, Macduff is one of the first to discover Duncan's body. His reaction to the king's death shows his genuine grief and horror. He immediately expresses his anger and suspicion by saying, "Awake, awake! Ring the alarm bell. / Murder! And Treason!" This reaction highlights his loyalty to Duncan and his commitment to justice, hinting that he may play a significant role later in the story.
Furthermore, Macduff's determination to seek the truth and find the murderer is evident in Act 2. He questions Macbeth's explanation of the servants being responsible for Duncan's murder, expressing doubt and implying that he doesn't entirely believe Macbeth's story.
In summary, Shakespeare characterizes Macduff in Act 2 as a loyal and justice-oriented individual, devastated by Duncan's murder, and suspicious of the circumstances. This characterization lays the foundation for Macduff's importance and further development in the later acts of the play.
To answer these questions effectively, it's important to engage with the text and analyze specific scenes or lines that support your answers.