1. Theme - Reread the "Is this a dagger..." monologue by Macbeth. What themes are highlighted within this moment? 2. Conflict - As scene iii concludes, how does Shakespeare use the exchange between Macbeth and his wife to develop this conflict? 3. Symbolism - How has sleep been used as a symbol in the text thus far? What does sleep represent? Be sure to provide evidence. 4. Irony - Reread lines 75-80. Why are Lady Macbeth's words ironic? 5. Theme - Reread Ross's response to Macduff in lines 27-30. How does this response highlight the theme of ambition? Is there irony to these words?