Title: Act 2 Scene 4

Make sure you have completed and stuck in the scene summary from yesterday.

Answer in full sentences in your book:

1. What unnatural events are described as occurring on the night of Duncan’s murder?

2. What animals are discussed and what do they symbolise? (e.g. doves might symbolise
peace)

3. The Old Man is a traditional figure in many works of literature. In contrast to the Witches'
vision of what will be, the old man exemplifies the certainty of what has been. Why has
Shakespeare used the character of an ‘old man’ in this scene?

Annotate your copy of the play as follows:

Write 1-3 paragraphs. What do you think is the purpose of this scene? Answer in full sentences –
use quotes!

Consider:

• The development of tension

• Information given to the audience

• The importance nature/weather

• The character of the Old Man