Duncan I of Scotland and Macbeth
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Foreshadowing plays in important role in Macbeth. One of the most important examples in the play is when Duncan gives Macbeth the title that has been taken away from Cawdor, who betrayed Duncan, the king of Scotland, to side with Norway during the battle. Here Shakespeare hints at the foreshadow that Macbeth will follow in Cawdor’s footsteps in betraying Duncan, the king of Scotland. This also foreshadows that betrayal is a big theme in the play.
In Act I Scene II Ross tell Duncan, “Assisted by that most disloyal traitor, the thane of Cawdor, began a dismal conflict;” Here he informs Duncan of Cawdor’s betrayal. After that Duncan himself gives the title that Cawdor had to Macbeth, “No more that thane of Cawdor shall deceive, our bosom interest: go pronounce his present death, and with his former title greet Macbeth.”
In Act I Scene III and IV Macbeth starts planning his betrayal of Duncan. “If chance will have me king, why, chance may crown me, without my stir.” Macbeth tells to Banquo. You can see here that Macbeth starts his idea of betraying the Duncan and become king himself. In Act II Scene II Macbeth goes through will his betrayal of Duncan by murdering him. To get away with the murder Macbeth frames the guards for the murder of Duncan. Now in Act III Scene I Macbeth plans the murder of Banquo so he can secure the throne for himself. After he succeeds Macbeth is king.
Macbeth is rewarded for his loyalty to the king while the Cawdor is stripped of his title because of his betrayal. Duncan is shocked that he wrongfully trusted Cawdor. He is also hurt that someone close to him could turn on him like that, and this sets the stage for Macbeth's betrayal. The betrayal against Duncan is complete when Macbeth murders him. Now Macbeth frames the guards and try to cover up his crime. Then after Macbeth murders Banquo to secure the throne and completes the foreshadowing of the story and betrayal.
In conclusion, this is the best example of how
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Foreshadowing plays in important role in Macbeth. One of the most important examples in the play is when Duncan gives Macbeth the title that has been taken away from Cawdor, who betrayed Duncan, the king of Scotland, to side with Norway during the battle. Here Shakespeare hints at the foreshadow that Macbeth will follow in Cawdor’s footsteps in betraying Duncan, the king of Scotland. This also foreshadows that betrayal is a big theme in the play.
In Act I Scene II Ross tell Duncan, “Assisted by that most disloyal traitor, the thane of Cawdor, began a dismal conflict;” Here he informs Duncan of Cawdor’s betrayal. After that Duncan himself gives the title that Cawdor had to Macbeth, “No more that thane of Cawdor shall deceive, our bosom interest: go pronounce his present death, and with his former title greet Macbeth.”
In Act I Scene III and IV Macbeth starts planning his betrayal of Duncan. “If chance will have me king, why, chance may crown me, without my stir.” Macbeth tells to Banquo. You can see here that Macbeth starts his idea of betraying the Duncan and become king himself. In Act II Scene II Macbeth goes through will his betrayal of Duncan by murdering him. To get away with the murder Macbeth frames the guards for the murder of Duncan. Now in Act III Scene I Macbeth plans the murder of Banquo so he can secure the throne for himself. After he succeeds Macbeth is king.
Macbeth is rewarded for his loyalty to the king while the Cawdor is stripped of his title because of his betrayal. Duncan is shocked that he wrongfully trusted Cawdor. He is also hurt that someone close to him could turn on him like that, and this sets the stage for Macbeth's betrayal. The betrayal against Duncan is complete when Macbeth murders him. Now Macbeth frames the guards and try to cover up his crime. Then after Macbeth murders Banquo to secure the throne and completes the foreshadowing of the story and betrayal.
In conclusion, this is the best example of how