Macbeth - William Shakespeare Response Journal: Act 2

This act commences with the murder of King Duncan. It is in this act that the reader is first convinced of Macbeth's weakness, as contrasted by Lady Macbeth's strength. Whereas Macbeth feels remorse for his actions, and wishes that his king could once more wake, Lady Macbeth contemplates on how to place the guilt on someone else. The scenes portray the true feelings and intentions of the characters. As a character, Banquo is a potential …

…Macbeth's argument that the chamberlains were the murderers. He says: "let us meet, / And question this most bloody piece of work, / To know it further" (II.iii.128-130). However, the most doubtful character is by far, Macduff. He questions Macbeth as to why he killed the chamberlains, and later expresses his suspicions to Ross and the old man. He openly opposes Macbeth's coronation by refusing to attend, and quickly establishes himself as Macbeth's eventual nemesis.