the witches manipulated Macbeth’s mind by telling him he will become the king of Cawdor‚ which he was already the king of Cawdor unbeknownst him. Then the witches told him that he is going to be the king of Scotland which that was impossible because the king Duncan has an inheritor his son Malcolm. Then when Macbeth knew that he became the king of Cawdor as what the witches wish. When Lady Macbeth heard what the witches predict become true‚ she starts to convince Macbeth to kill King Duncan but he refused
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The tragedy of Macbeth is a tale of love like no other. In the opening of the play‚ Macbeth is introduced as a powerful‚ trusted warrior for King Duncan of Scotland. However‚ his wife‚ Lady Macbeth‚ is powered by greed and her ambition for power. Ambition‚ a strong desire to achieve one’s goals‚ is often a good aspect. However‚ Lady Macbeth’s ambition to become the Queen caused her to guilt Macbeth into committing many distasteful acts by questioning his masculinity and using the power of love. Ultimately
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both Macbeth himself and Scotland.” Even before Duncan’s murder Macbeth understood there would be grave consequences for his actions. He knew that murdering Duncan would start an unstoppable cycle of bloodshed. “It will have blood they say: blood will have blood” The murder has affected Macbeth’s life in many ways. He’s lost his peace of mind‚ his moral core has been destroys‚ his relationships collapse and his kingdom loses all respect for him. The effects on Scotland have been the loss of control
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When Macbeth killed king Duncan‚ the effects were widespread throughout Scotland. Some of the effects were good some were bad‚ and they affected both the rich and the poor. Shakespeare uses the minor characters in the play‚ such as The Old Man‚ Banquo and the Son of Macduff‚ to show us this. The Old Man (Act II‚4) symbolizes the common man in Scotland. He Also shows the effects of Macbeth’s rule on Scotland. More specifically he shows how life for the common man has been dissolved into chaos
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witches disperse with the plan to meet‚ “Upon the heath.” King Duncan‚ Malcolm‚ and a sergeant are discussing the battle that‚ “brave Macbeth” had fought in at a fort. The Thane of Cawdor betrayed the King and was captured in the battle and Duncan decided to promote Macbeth to Thane of Cawdor. The witches met Macbeth and his friend Banquo on the Heath. The Witches said that Macbeth would become the Thane of Cawdor and King of Scotland. It is also prophesied that Banquo’s child will become king. Macbeth
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now. Witches: The 3 troublesome sisters who plagued MacBeth and contributed to his downfall for their own pleasure. Macbeth: Act VI‚ Scene 1 Setting: Desolate rocky plain near Malcom’s Castle in Scotland. Donalbain meets the witches. [Enter alone on horseback with sword and supplies] Donalbain: Malcolm dines tonight as the rightful king‚ But rightful king that frantic fool is not‚ Had my father seen through that serpent’s guise He would’ve been all the wiser Choosing an heir t’ rule his countrymen
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almost futile. In the middle century‚ people believed in witches to have the power to predict the future and to call on higher power to proclaim prophesies. It is in this nature that Macbeth learned that he is to become Thane of Cawdor and king of Scotland “All hail‚ Macbeth! Hail to thee Thane of Cawdor! All hail‚ Macbeth! That shalt be King hereafter”. And true enough‚ when the witches vanished‚ a message
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followed by becoming King of Scotland. But things take a turn when Macbeth realizes that Banquo’s off spring stood between him and the glory of the crown. With some urging from Lady Macbeth‚ she sets the tyrant deeds in motion‚ leading to the death of King Duncan. Finally the crown is Macbeth’s‚ but with a guilty conscience he does things out of the ordinary‚ leaving some to suspect Macbeth as a traitor and a murderer. Leading to the demise of Macbeth‚ Macduff and Malcolm plan to come and overthrow
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the character‚ the audience is positioned to wait for the character to gain awareness. 3. Act III‚ Scene ii‚ Lady Macbeth and Macbeth were discussing their feelings about being king and queen of Scotland after the murder. Said Lady Macbeth‚ “Nought’s had‚ all’s spent. Where our desire is not without content: ’Tis safer to be that which we destroy than‚ by destruction‚ dwell in doubtful joy.” 4. Act III‚ Scene I Macbeth said of the witches and the murder‚ “For them the gracious Duncan have I murdered;
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Lady Macbeth greatly influences her husband to kill King Duncan. Although the witches had planted a seed in Macbeth‚ he had changed his mind on killing King Duncan. In Act 1‚ Scene 7‚ Macbeth tells his wife that they will proceed no further in murdering King Duncan: We will proceed no further in this business. He [Duncan] has recently honored me... At this comment‚ Lady Macbeth is furious. She uses manipulation to control Macbeth. She insults his manhood by asking him if he is afraid to kill
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