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Act III — Revision Notes
ICSE · Class 12 · English- Macbeth
Act III revision notes for ICSE Class 12 English- Macbeth: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the ICSE Class 12 English- Macbeth syllabus.
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1. Act III Scene 1: Macbeth's fear of Banquo
- Banquo reflects on the witches' prophecy and suspects Macbeth used foul means to become king.
- Banquo remembers that the witches prophesied kingship for his descendants, not Macbeth's descendants.
- Macbeth welcomes Banquo as the chief guest and asks whether Fleance is riding with him.
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2. Act III Scene 2: Macbeth and Lady Macbeth after kingship
- Lady Macbeth says that having a desire without contentment means nothing has truly been gained.
- She asks whether Banquo has left the court.
- Lady Macbeth tells Macbeth to stop brooding over the past and says 'what's done is done'.
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3. Act III Scene 3: The murder of Banquo and escape of Fleance
- Three murderers wait in a park near the palace.
- The Third Murderer is sent by Macbeth to join the two original murderers.
- The First and Second Murderers recognize that Macbeth's orders match their own.
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4. Act III Scene 4: The banquet and Banquo's ghost
- Macbeth and Lady Macbeth host a banquet in the hall of the palace.
- Macbeth tells the lords to sit according to their ranks and welcomes them warmly.
- The First Murderer appears at the door and reports that Banquo is dead.
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Macbeth fears Banquo because BanquoThe witches promised Banquo that hisMacbeth secretly hires murderers to killA third murderer is sent byAt the royal banquet
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important topics in Act III for ICSE Class 12 English- Macbeth?
Key topics in Act III include Act III Scene 1: Macbeth's fear of Banquo, Act III Scene 2: Macbeth and Lady Macbeth after kingship, Act III Scene 3: The murder of Banquo and escape of Fleance, Act III Scene 4: The banquet and Banquo's ghost. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 12 board exam.
How should I revise Act III for the ICSE Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on Act III. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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