Act 3 Scene 6

Act 3 Scene 6

1. 'this tyrant hold the due of birth'

   • Macbeth as the tyranny
     • disruption in the divine right of kings
   • Unnamed Lord
     • Suspicions about Macbeth

2. Lennox comments guardedly and ironically on Macbeth's guilt as he recounts the killing of Duncan

   • Hints at Macbeths murderous intentions
   • 'the gracious Duncan'
     • 'right-valiant Banquo'
     • contrast between the innocent underserving victims and the cruel murderous Macbeth
       • 'hand accursed'
         • under the rule of the muderer