Macbeth Act 3 Scene 1 lines 65-114

Question 1

What does Macbeth mean by "put rancours in the vessel of my peace, only for them?"

Accepted Answer

He poisoned his mind only for Banquo's children to be king

Question 2

"Whose execution takes your enemy off, grapples you to the heart and love of us". What is Macbeth saying?

Accepted Answer

Doing this task will get rid of your enemy and fasten you tight to me.

Question 3

"Are you so gospelled, to pray for this good man?" Who is Macbeth talking about, and what does "gospelled" mean?

Accepted Answer

Banquo/Christians

Question 4

"I am one, my liege, whom the vile blows and buffets of the world hath so incensed".

Accepted Answer

I am someone who is so bitter about the blows and knocks of this world.

Question 5

"Now, if you have a station in the file, not i'th'worst rank of manhood, say't."

Accepted Answer

If you are worthy men in the hierarchy of mankind, say it.

Question 6

"As hounds, and greyhounds, mongrels, spaniels and curs". What is Macbeth talking about and what are "curs"?

Accepted Answer

Different breeds of dog/ a mongrel which is aggressive

Question 7

When Macbeth speaks of Banquo's "issue", what does he mean?

Accepted Answer

Banquo's children

Question 8

"The vessel of my peace". What is a vessel in this context?

Accepted Answer

A cup or glass

Question 9

"Whose heavy hand hath bowed you to the grave and beggared yours forever?"

Accepted Answer

Who has ruined you for life and impoverished your family?

Question 10

What does bounteous mean?

Accepted Answer

Good and plentiful

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