What happened in Act 2 Scene 3 in Macbeth?

Act 2, Scene 3 It’s Macduff and Lennox, who have come to rouse Duncan. Macbeth arrives and tells them the king is still sleeping. Macduff heads off to wake the king, and promptly returns, screaming bloody murder. He wakes up the whole castle, including Lady Macbeth, who pretends to be shocked and horrified at the news.

What happens to Lady Macbeth in Act 2 Scene 3?

Lady Macbeth is taken away, while Banquo and Macbeth rally the lords to meet and discuss the murder. Duncan’s sons resolve to flee the court. Malcolm declares that he will go south to England, and Donalbain will hasten to Ireland.

What is the purpose of Act 2 Scene 3?

Romeo arrives at Friar Laurence’s cell as day breaks. The Friar is collecting herbs and flowers while he postulates on their powers to medicate and to poison. Romeo tells him of his love for Juliet and asks the Friar to marry them later that day.

What are the most important quotes in Macbeth Act 2?

Terms in this set (8)

  • “Is this a dagger which I see before me, The handle toward my hand?” (
  • “Hear it not, Duncan, for it is a knell/That summons thee to heaven or to hell” (2.1.
  • “I have done the deed” (2.2.
  • “Methought I heard a voice cry ‘Sleep no more!

How does Iago manipulate Cassio in Act 2 Scene 3?

He tells Cassio that he suspects Desdemona to be a temptress, but Cassio maintains that she is modest. Then, despite Cassio’s protestations, Iago persuades Cassio to take a drink and to invite some revelers to join them.

What is noticeable about the rhyme scheme of Act 2 Scene 3?

Romeo and Juliet Act 2, Scene 3, is written entirely in couplets. In the excerpt above, Friar Laurence uses two couplets to express his shock at Romeo’s request to marry Juliet… today! Lyric poem with 14 lines; first 12 have ABAB, CDCD, EFEF rhyme scheme; last two have GG (a rhyming couplet).

Why does Lady Macbeth faint write the lines below?

Lady Macbeth faints when she hears the news of King Duncan’s murder to show her innocence and because the scene is to gruesome for a kind hearted lady.