Macbeth Part 4

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Read Banquo's Ghost

Why is Banquo unhappy?

1. He wants to be king
2. He thinks that Macbeth might be a murderer
3. He doesn't like to be 'less than Macbeth.'
4. He misses Duncan

Macbeth is worried that

1. Banquo's son will take his place
2. the thanes will find out he is a murderer
3. Duncan's ghost will haunt him
4. Banquo will become king.

Why does Macbeth organise a feast at the palace?

1. He wants to celebrate becoming king
2. He wants to talk to Banquo about Malcolm and Donalbain
3. He wants to trap Banquo and his son Fleance
4. He wants to celebrate his friendship with Banquo

Why is Macbeth so happy at the beginning of the feast?

1. He believes that both Banquo and Fleance are dead.
2. He's pleased to see his guests.
3. Lady Macbeth has told him to be more cheerful.
4. He wants to enjoy the food and wine.

Why does Macbeth become pale and start trembling?

1. He is ill.
2. He knows that Fleance is still alive.
3. He sees the ghost of Banquo
4. There's nowhere for him to sit.

Why do the thanes leave the table?

1. They are afraid of the ghost.
2. They are afraid of Macbeth.
3. They understand that Macbeth has killed Banquo.
4. Lady Macbeth asks them to leave because the king is ill.

You'd better go

We use had better to give advice for a specific situation.

You'd better study for the test tomorrow

I'd better not go to bed too late tonight.

You should listen

For general advice we use should

You should always do what your parents tell you to do.           (= general advice)

You'd better do what your parents asked you to do.

( = specific situation)

should or ought to

We use should or ought to give general advice

But we use ought to / ought not to when we feel that it is morally right or wrong to do something.

It's going to rain, you should take your umbrella

He ought not to treat her so badly

Had better, should or ought to

Look at the following sentences, which might be said by characters in Macbeth, and decide whether it is better to use had better, should or ought to

Macbeth, witches often trick people. You…………………….. believe them.

1. shouldn't
2. mustn't
3. ought not to
4. better not

The king is sacred. A thane ………………….. always show the greatest respect for his king.

1. better
2. should
3. ought to
4. has to

The witches say that Banquo's children's children will be kings. You …………………… keep an eye on Banquo.

1. should / ought to
2. had better
3. should
4. ought to

The king is our guest. We ……………………. kill him.

1. shouldn't
2. ought not to
3. better not
4. should

The important thing is that you become king. You …………………….. worry about stupid moral questions.

1. better not
2. shouldn't
3. oughtn't
4. mustn't

That knife in the air was just an illusion. You ……………………….. pay any attention to it.

1. oughn't
2. better not
3. should
4. shouldn't

Macbeth killed the soldiers too quickly. We ………………………..trust him.

1. shouldn't
2. should
3. ought to
4. better to

Macbeth killed our father. We ………………….stay here any longer.

1. better not
2. shouldn't
3. ought not to
4. mustn't

People will think you are mad if you talk like that. You……………………….keep quiet.

1. shouldn't
2. should
3. better
4. ought to

Listening

In the next slide press the audio and listen to a conversation between two of the thanes who were at the feast. Before you listen, read the text and try and fill in the gaps with the words from the box. Then listen and check your answers.