Macbeth: Act 2, Scene 4 & Act 3, Scene 1 (up to 73)

G. If I were Malcolm or Donalbain I would've done the same thing to protect my life and my family's money. They were smart in fleeing, but if the others had any common sense they would realize why the two ran away, and not think that they could've committed the killing.

I. In response to what was said in class about when Macbeth was talking to Banquo, I do think that Macbeth might have a plan for getting rid of Banquo because he could foil his plans of being king for a long time. Banquo has a suspision that Macbeth killed Duncan, which would be correct, and Macbeth realizes this and starts to think about it. If Banquo tells others about what Macbeth did not only will he not be king but he could be executed. Or maybe Macbeth wants to get rid of Fleance because according to the witches he will be a king in the future.

E. I think that Macduff, while he also has a suspision of Macbeth, is kind of rude when he says he not going to the crowning. While Macbeth might have become king in a dishonest and cruel way he is still being named King which is a big deal, and should be honored by all.

D: I think Act 3 Scene 1 was a great time for some comedic relief. The Porter was drunk and talking about how he is the gatekeeper to hell, even though he has know i sea what had just went on that night. This is the first time we have seen some comedic relief and it is used to ease up the tension in the story. I also like the way the story is using natural symbols to represent that there has been a disturbance in the order of things. Macbeth is seen throughout this scene acting very innocent and it really grinds my gears, because he reminds me of a little child who took something and is just lying to everyone. I think its pretty ironic how macbeth was worried about the kids, meanwhile they just escaped themselves. Maybe this has to do with the witches prophecy.

F: I like the lines It provokes desire, but takes away from its performance. Spoken by the Porter, he is talking about how alcohol can make you feel "In the Mood" and then when you try to get it on, it wants to stay off. A very deep meaning and also comedic paradox. I also like the lines Yet i made a shift to cast him. I like these lines because it sounds nothing like it means and it means he threw up and fell.

E: if i were macbeth i would feel terrible, but isn't it a little weird how he is acting as an actor in a play. What i mean is that he is lying to the character who are also characters. Paradox 

E. Act 2 Scene 4 explains the consequences that were not taken into consideration by Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. The balance and order of nature is turning completely upside down. The old man gives a descriptioni of one backward conception, "Tis unnatural, Even like the deed that's done. On Tuesday last, Flacon tow'ring in her pride of place Was by a mousing owl hawk'd at and kill'd." Usually the hawk hunts the owl but this time it was the other way around. This shows the unbalance of nature that has been broken, the class levels has been disturbed and disrupted. Someone is someplace where they should not be, Macbeth. Macbeth was not supposed to be king, he forced it. With all this going on, I feel taht there is something bad that is going to happen to Macbeth breaking the balance.

C. There are some confusion I have in Act 3 Scene 1. Why does Macbeth need to gain the confidence of the murderers? Being the king, can't he not just ask them to kill Banquo and be done with it? Also I dont think that Macbeth is thinking this through. If the murderers do successfully kill Banquo, what if the murderers are the ones that spread the fact that Macbeth ordered his death. IF that rumor goes around then also the suspicion of Macbeth killing Duncan will follow through. What is Macbeth thinking? Is he noticing the cautions that he must take in order for him to be completely safe? How does he know who to trust and who not to trust?

I. I also agree with Eric Ildefonso. Banquo and Macbeth used to be great friends. But becoming King does not break any relationships. If anything it should enhance it. But Macbeth completely ditches Banquo leaving Banquo as his enemy. If Macbeth held onto banquo, he could have gained a huge asset. It would have a great thing for Macbeth to have his honor defendded and his innocence cleared when the time comes.

C. In the consideration with the murder of King Duncan, Macbeth mentions about his willingness to do this terrible deed in the aside on page 43 in the book, giving up his precious vows of morality and wisdom to others. If Macbeth knew that Bonquo’s sons would be the next line of kings of Scotland from the weird sisters’ prophecies in the beginning of the play, why would he go through this process and mentally destroy himself just to be a king? In other words, why Macbeth did not just stop at act one with the request of her wife’s plan?

D. Now, we see what the witches were talking about. We see the mindgames and curse they put on Macbeth. It all goes back to the first act. It’s like the witches played reverse psychology on Macbeth and Banqo.

E. Macbeth plays a huge role in these scenes. What pops out to me is what he will do to Banqo’s kids? Macbeth doesn’t want his kids to become king. So I assume that he will become a mass murderer? Im curious about what he will do. But it seems as if Macbeth regrets killing Duncan. I wonder how he will feel once he is crowned king and when he looks at “his” people.