Act 3, Scene 2

Lady Macbeth is not happy as queen. Macbeth says his mind is full of scorpions. He hides his plan from her.

This scene in five words

Macbeth'smindfillswithscorpions

Hide these. Ask the class for their five. Then show them. Then play today's sentence.

The quotes

4 big quotes in this scene.

Naught's had, all's spent, Where our desire is got without content

Lady Macbeth · Act 3, Scene 2 · ambition · guilt

They got everything they wanted. They are not happy.

We have scorched the snake, not killed it

Macbeth · Act 3, Scene 2 · violence · guilt

They hurt the snake. They did not kill it. The danger is still there.

O, full of scorpions is my mind, dear wife!

Macbeth · Act 3, Scene 2 · guilt

His mind is full of stings. He stops telling his wife his plans.

Come, seeling night, Scarf up the tender eye of pitiful day

Macbeth · Act 3, Scene 2 · the supernatural · violence

Now Macbeth asks the night to hide his crime. His wife used to say this. They have swapped.