Macbeth Questions Act 2: After Duncan’s death, Macbeth says, “All is but toys”
After Duncan’s death, Macbeth says, “All is but toys”. Explain what you think he means by saying this. He is, of course, concealing his part in the murder, but do you think he is sincere when he makes this statement? Why?
How do Malcolm and Donalbain react to the murder of their father? Is this a wise course of action? Give reasons in favour of this and against it. Can you think of any other things they might do in this situation?
An old man tells Ross about a “mousing owl” that killed a falcon and about Duncan’s horses turning wild and eating each other. What might be the point of this speech? Comment on the idea of things being “unnatural” at this point in the play.
