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Macbeth

Act 5, Scene 2 & 3

Summary -
In one sentence, summarize Act 5 Scenes 2 & 3. (Hint! Think of the most important thing/event that took place in Scene 3)
Guiding Questions/Activity (scenes 2 and 3 combined)
Using the quiding questions below, click here where to visit a ReadWriteThink page, which provides a compare and contrast map. Use the map, create a summary of scenes 2 and 3 to showing their comparison and contrast.
Scene 2
1.Why is the name Birman Wood significant?
2. Who is Donalbain?
3. Hey look! They know he committed the murders! They mention that Macbeth has committed a faith-breach. What do you think that means? Who did he break his oath to?
Scene 3
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Macbeth seemed to be acting very confidently, Why do you think he is acting this way?
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In the scene where the doctor is present at the castle, what does Macbeth desire the doctor to do for Lady Macbeth?
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Do you think Macbeth is really worried about Lady Macbeth? Explain your answer using evidence from the text.
Keep You Thinking -
"Faith-breach" what's that supposed to mean? Where is it found in the scene? Ever committed one of these?
Text a friend perhaps - he or she might be able to help
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