use the following lines to answer the next few questions:
when first they put the name of king upon me
and bade them speak to him. then prophet - like,
they hailed him father to a line of kings.
upon my head they placed a fruitless crown
and put a barren scepter in my grip,
thence to be wrenched with an unlineal hand,
no son of mine succeeding. if ’t be so,
for banquo’s issue have i filed my mind;
for them the gracious duncan have i murdered,
put rancors in the vessel of my peace
only for them, and mine eternal jewel
given to the common enemy of man
to make them kings, the seeds of banquo kings

a. who is macbeth talking about in this soliloquy?
(handwritten answer: banquo and his descendants)

b. what is bothering macbeth in this soliloquy?

53. in a previous speech, what did macbeth try to convince the murderers of?
(handwritten answer: that banquo is the reason they have so much trouble in their lives)

54. what do the murderers say about their own lives and their willingness to do what macbeth want them to do?

55. besides banquo, who else does macbeth want dead?

iii.ii

56. analyze the following lines in your own words:
night’s hard all’s spent,
where our desire is got without content.
’tis safer to be that which we destroy
than by destruction dwell in doubtful joy

57. what reason does macbeth give for why duncan is better off than he?
(handwritten answer: because he is dead, his destiny hour coming upon him while macbeth is tortured by guilt)

Question

use the following lines to answer the next few questions:
when first they put the name of king upon me
and bade them speak to him. then prophet - like,
they hailed him father to a line of kings.
upon my head they placed a fruitless crown
and put a barren scepter in my grip,
thence to be wrenched with an unlineal hand,
no son of mine succeeding. if ’t be so,
for banquo’s issue have i filed my mind;
for them the gracious duncan have i murdered,
put rancors in the vessel of my peace
only for them, and mine eternal jewel
given to the common enemy of man
to make them kings, the seeds of banquo kings

a. who is macbeth talking about in this soliloquy?
(handwritten answer: banquo and his descendants)

b. what is bothering macbeth in this soliloquy?

53. in a previous speech, what did macbeth try to convince the murderers of?
(handwritten answer: that banquo is the reason they have so much trouble in their lives)

54. what do the murderers say about their own lives and their willingness to do what macbeth want them to do?

55. besides banquo, who else does macbeth want dead?

iii.ii

56. analyze the following lines in your own words:
night’s hard all’s spent,
where our desire is got without content.
’tis safer to be that which we destroy
than by destruction dwell in doubtful joy

57. what reason does macbeth give for why duncan is better off than he?
(handwritten answer: because he is dead, his destiny hour coming upon him while macbeth is tortured by guilt)

Accepted Answer

### Sub - question b: What is bothering Macbeth in this soliloquy?
# Brief Explanations:
In this soliloquy, Macbeth is bothered by the fact that after he has committed murder (of Duncan) to become king, he realizes that his throne will not be passed on to his own children. Instead, the descendants of Banquo (as prophesied) will be kings. He is also tormented by the guilt of his actions and the emptiness of his achievement, as the crown and scepter he has gained seem meaningless because his line won't inherit the throne, and he has disrupted his own peace for the benefit of Banquo's descendants.
# Answer:
Macbeth is bothered by the realization that his own children won't succeed him as king (the throne will go to Banquo's descendants), the guilt of his murderous actions (like killing Duncan), and the emptiness of his royal achievements (the crown and scepter feel meaningless as they don't secure his line's rule).

### Sub - question 53: In a previous speech, what did Macbeth try to convince the murderers of?
# Brief Explanations:
Macbeth tried to convince the murderers that Banquo was the source of their troubles in life. He manipulated them by making them believe that Banquo was an enemy who had caused them hardship, so that they would be willing to kill Banquo for him.
# Answer:
Macbeth tried to convince the murderers that Banquo was the reason they had so much trouble in their lives.

### Sub - question 54: What do the murderers say about their own lives and their willingness to do what Macbeth want them to do?
# Brief Explanations:
The murderers express that their lives have been full of hardship and misfortune. They are willing to do what Macbeth wants (kill Banquo) because they are desperate and see it as a way to take revenge or improve their situation, and also because they have been convinced by Macbeth's manipulation that Banquo is their enemy.
# Answer:
The murderers say their lives have been full of trouble and hardship. They are willing to do what Macbeth wants (kill Banquo) as they are desperate and see it as a way to act against their perceived enemy (Banquo, as convinced by Macbeth) and potentially change their unfortunate circumstances.

### Sub - question 55: Besides Banquo, who else does Macbeth want dead?
# Brief Explanations:
Besides Banquo, Macbeth also wants Banquo's son, Fleance, dead. This is because the prophecy stated that Banquo's descendants would be kings, so Macbeth wants to eliminate Fleance to prevent the prophecy from coming true and to secure his own hold on the throne (or at least delay the fulfillment of the prophecy about Banquo's line).
# Answer:
Besides Banquo, Macbeth wants Banquo's son, Fleance, dead.

### Sub - question 56: Analyze the following lines in your own words.
Lines: "Night’s hard, all’s spent,
Where our desire is got without content,
’Tis safer to be that which we destroy
Than by destruction dwell in doubtful joy"
# Brief Explanations:
These lines suggest that the night has been long and tiring (all's spent). When we get what we desire but still feel unfulfilled (without content), it might be safer to be the thing we destroy (maybe meaning it's better to be the victim than the perpetrator) than to live in the uncertain joy that comes from destroying others. It reflects a sense of regret or doubt about the actions taken to achieve one's desires, as the joy from those actions is not satisfying and is filled with uncertainty (doubtful joy).
# Answer:
The lines mean: The night has been long and tiring. When we achieve our desire but still feel unfulfilled, it's safer to be the thing we destroyed (e.g., a victim) than to live in the uncertain, unfulfilling joy that comes from destroying others. It shows regret and doubt about actions taken to gain desires, as the resulting joy is not satisfying and is full of uncertainty.

### Sub - question 57: What reason does Macbeth give for why Duncan is better off than he?
# Brief Explanations:
Macbeth says that Duncan is better off because Duncan is dead and thus free from the troubles and guilt that come with living as a murderer and a king with a troubled conscience. Duncan's sleep (death) is peaceful, while Macbeth is tormented by guilt, fear, and the uncertainty of his rule (his "quiet" is disturbed by guilt and the threat of Banquo's descendants taking the throne).
# Answer:
Macbeth says Duncan is better off because Duncan is dead (his "quiet" in death is undisturbed), while Macbeth is alive but tormented by guilt, fear, and the uncertainty of his rule (his life is filled with the troubles of being a murderer and a king with a conscience - ridden, insecure reign).

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Explanation:

Sub - question b: What is bothering Macbeth in this soliloquy?

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Sub - question 53: In a previous speech, what did Macbeth try to convince the murderers of?