act 3 macbeth
directions: list three character traits that best describe macbeth and lady macbeth in act 3
(one word each). for each trait, provide a short quote or line number from act 3 that supports it,
and one sentence explaining how the quote shows that trait.

| character | character traits that best describe this character in act 3. | a short quote or line number from act 3 that supports it. | explain how the quote shows that trait. |
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| macbeth | paranoid | “to be thus is nothing, but to be safely thus, our fears in banquo stick deep.” | macbeth’s caution about banquo shows his paranoid fear of threats to his throne. |
| macbeth | guilty | “i am in blood stepped in so far that, should i wade no more, returning were as tedious as go o’er.” | his reflection on being “in blood” reveals his ever - present, power - seeking guilt. |
| macbeth | ambitious | “upon my head they placed a fruitless crown and put a barren scepter in my grip.” | his lament about a “fruitless crown” shows ambition for a real, powerful legacy. |
| lady macbeth | deceptive | “welcome, all! come in, my lord here’s our guest.” | her hide - the - deed secrecy while acting hospitable means deception. |
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act 3 macbeth
directions: list three character traits that best describe macbeth and lady macbeth in act 3
(one word each). for each trait, provide a short quote or line number from act 3 that supports it,
and one sentence explaining how the quote shows that trait.

| character | character traits that best describe this character in act 3. | a short quote or line number from act 3 that supports it. | explain how the quote shows that trait. |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| macbeth | paranoid | “to be thus is nothing, but to be safely thus, our fears in banquo stick deep.” | macbeth’s caution about banquo shows his paranoid fear of threats to his throne. |
| macbeth | guilty | “i am in blood stepped in so far that, should i wade no more, returning were as tedious as go o’er.” | his reflection on being “in blood” reveals his ever - present, power - seeking guilt. |
| macbeth | ambitious | “upon my head they placed a fruitless crown and put a barren scepter in my grip.” | his lament about a “fruitless crown” shows ambition for a real, powerful legacy. |
| lady macbeth | deceptive | “welcome, all! come in, my lord here’s our guest.” | her hide - the - deed secrecy while acting hospitable means deception. |
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Accepted Answer

# Brief Explanations:
For Lady Macbeth, the remaining two traits are selected based on her actions and dialogue in Act 3 of *Macbeth*. Each trait is paired with a relevant quote and a concise explanation linking the quote to the trait.
1.  **Anxious**: Lady Macbeth's line reveals her growing worry about Macbeth's erratic behavior and the consequences of their crimes.
2.  **Regretful**: Her comment shows she is beginning to lament the violent path they have taken, recognizing it has brought them misery rather than happiness.

# Answer:
| Character       | Character traits that best describe this character in Act 3. | A short quote or line number from Act 3 that supports it. | Explain how the quote shows that trait. |
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| Lady Macbeth    | Deceptive                                                    | "Welcome, all! Come in, my lord here's our guest."        | She hides her dread and secret plot while acting hospitable, showing her deception. |
| Lady Macbeth    | Anxious                                                      | "You have displaced the mirth, broke the good meeting, With most admired disorder." (Act 3, Scene 4) | Her sharp rebuke to Macbeth after his outburst at the feast exposes her anxiety about his unhinged behavior ruining their facade. |
| Lady Macbeth    | Regretful                                                    | "'Tis safer to be that which we destroy, Than by destruction dwell in doubtful joy." (Act 3, Scene 2) | Her admission that death is better than living in guilty, uncertain happiness reveals her regret over their murderous rise to power. |

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character	character traits that best describe this character in act 3.	a short quote or line number from act 3 that supports it.	explain how the quote shows that trait.
macbeth	guilty	“i am in blood stepped in so far that, should i wade no more, returning were as tedious as go o’er.”	his reflection on being “in blood” reveals his ever - present, power - seeking guilt.
macbeth	ambitious	“upon my head they placed a fruitless crown and put a barren scepter in my grip.”	his lament about a “fruitless crown” shows ambition for a real, powerful legacy.
lady macbeth	deceptive	“welcome, all! come in, my lord here’s our guest.”	her hide - the - deed secrecy while acting hospitable means deception.

Character	Character traits that best describe this character in Act 3.	A short quote or line number from Act 3 that supports it.	Explain how the quote shows that trait.
Lady Macbeth	Anxious	"You have displaced the mirth, broke the good meeting, With most admired disorder." (Act 3, Scene 4)	Her sharp rebuke to Macbeth after his outburst at the feast exposes her anxiety about his unhinged behavior ruining their facade.
Lady Macbeth	Regretful	"'Tis safer to be that which we destroy, Than by destruction dwell in doubtful joy." (Act 3, Scene 2)	Her admission that death is better than living in guilty, uncertain happiness reveals her regret over their murderous rise to power.