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Are Macdonwald and the original Thane of Cawdor the same person?
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∙ 13y ago
No. Macdonwald was "unseamed" (killed) by Macbeth in Forress, Scotland. The Thane of Cawdor was captured the previous day at a battle in Fife (over a hundred miles away.
We hear of the execution of the Thane of Cawdor in Act I, scene iv; Macdonwald already has his decpitated head placed on the battlements in Act I, scene ii.
Hence, they cannot be the same person.
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Who is the traitor in the battle In Macbeth?
MacDonwald the Thane of Cawdor(Whoops! Macbeth does, in fact, disembowel and decapitate Macdonwald, but Macdonwald is not the Thane of Cawdor.)
What new trouble arose immediately after the defeat of Macdonwald?
After Macdonwald's defeat, the new trouble that arose was a rebellion led by the Thane of Cawdor against King Duncan's forces. The Thane of Cawdor betrayed the king and fought against him, prompting further unrest and conflict in Scotland.
What is duncan call Macbeth when he hears Macbeth has defeated macdonwald?
Duncan calls Macbeth "valiant cousin" when he hears he has defeated Macdonwald.
Who are the traitors at the beginning of Macbeth play?
At the beginning of the play in act 1 the Thane of Cawdor (the earlier one, not Macbeth) is a traitor, and also a guy called Macdonweald whom Macbeth defeats.
Why does macbecth become thane of cawdor?
In Act 1, Scene 2, lines 52-53 state "Assisted by that most disloyal traitor The Thane of Cawdor, began a dismal conflict..." The original Thane of Cawdor was executed for treason.
What was Macbeths job?
Macbeth was the Thane of Glamis and one of Duncans generals. After killing Macdonwald, Macbeth became the Thane of Cawdor, and later the King of Scotland (after killing the king)
Who do Macbeth and banquo battle after MacDonald?
Macbeth and Banquo battle the rebel forces led by the Thane of Cawdor and the Norwegian King Sweno after defeating Macdonwald.
Who was the traitor in this different revolt What does King Duncan say about the traitor and about his title?
The the traitors at the start of the play are a rebellion of Highlanders and Islanders, led by Macdonwald and Sweno, the king of Norway who was assissted by the Thane of Cawdor. King Duncan orders the execution of the Thane of Cawdor and hands his title to Macbeth as a reward.
What do the three witches call Macbeth?
thane of glamisthane of cawdorking
Which 3 enemies of King Duncan are named in this scene?
The three enemies of King Duncan mentioned in the scene are the Thane of Cawdor, the King of Norway, and Macbeth. The Thane of Cawdor is sentenced to death for treason, while the King of Norway is involved in a rebellion against King Duncan, led by Macdonwald and Macbeth.
King duncan rewards Macbeth how?
He gives him the title thane of Cawdor since the other Cawdor was a traitor
Who is macdonwald?
Macdonwald was the leader of the rebel forces who were fighting against the King of Scotland. In Macbeth, by William Shakespeare, Macbeth is rewarded for killing Macdonwald, however, it is generally believed that Macdonwald may have actually committed suicide in real life.
