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Macbeth has always had control of his own fate, his hunger for power soon turned against him. The weird sisters put thoughts and predictions into his head, ones that made him crazy. He felt insecure and felt that he HAD to kill King Duncan to become King. In some way, the weird sisters were part of this 'fate'. But he created his own fate by letting his own greed for power rule his decisions and actions.
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∙ 14y ago
Macbeth's actions influence his fate, but ultimately it is driven by his choices and decisions. While he is influenced by prophecies and the actions of others, his free will plays a significant role in shaping his destiny.
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∙ 8y agoThis is one of the questions the director has to answer. Most answer yes, at least in part. Orson Welles answered no. If you include the scenes with Hecate, which nobody does, it appears to show the witches totally in control. In fact the play gets its tension from the struggle within Macbeth between believing himself to be a puppet and believing himself to be a free agent. That tension is greater if the audience shares in that conflict. It gives the play its universality as everyone wonders about this question.
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∙ 10y agoOpinions vary. Some say yes, others say no, he is under the control of his wife, yet others say no, he is under the control of the witches. It depends how you play it.
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∙ 11y agoIf you are the director of this play, you get to make up your mind. It has been played successfully both ways, because both are a little true.
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How does Macbeth indicate what he really feels?
He should tell himself that it is not his fault because as the three witches prophesied, it is fate and fate is inevitable.
What does He shall spurn fate mean in the story of Macbeth?
"He shall spurn fate" in the story of Macbeth refers to Macbeth's belief that he is invincible and can overcome destiny or fate. This phrase reveals his arrogance and disregard for the eventual repercussions of his actions, leading to his downfall. Ultimately, Macbeth's actions go against the natural order, resulting in tragedy.
What complications arose in the play 'Macbeth'?
1) Macbeth taking his own fate into his own hands 2) Macbeth believing the withes' advice
What are the main themes in Macbeth by Shakespeare?
Fate and fatalism--to what extent do we have control of our destiny? Guilt--what is the effect of guilt? Legitimacy of succession--although Macbeth's succession was legitimate by Scottish law, the English would not view it that way. Moral decline--how one evil act makes one inured to other evil acts.
What is an example of man vs fate?
when a man is in a war or a battle, then he is versus his fate because it could come at any moment and he could die.
What do you see as the theme of The Tragedy of Macbeth act 5?
The theme of act 5 in "Macbeth" revolves around the consequences of ambition and unchecked power. It portrays the downfall of Macbeth, illustrating themes of guilt, loss of control, and the brutal effects of his own actions. The act also touches on themes of fate and the inevitability of retribution.
Shakespeare's tragedies reflect the theme of his life as a pattern controlled by what?
Your teacher probably wants you to say fate or fortune. It's not true, but it's the sort of thing that teachers say. In actuality, most of the characters in Shakespeare's plays are not controlled by fate or fortune. The play where fate seems to play the greatest role is Romeo and Juliet, who seem to be least in control of what is going on around them, and the least in Coriolanus, who makes his choices while seeing very clearly where they are going to take him. If the events in Othello are out of Othello's control, they are very much in Iago's control, not in the hands of some impersonal fate. The witches in Macbeth have been viewed as agents of fate, but it is Macbeth's actions to try to fulfill or thwart the witches' prophecies (and he does both) that shape the action of the story.
Does chillingworth seem to be control of his fate or controlled by his fate?
he seems to be incontrol of his fate
If chance will have you king why chance may crown you?
This phrase means that if fate or luck wants you to become a king, then fate may also take away that same position from you. It emphasizes the unpredictable nature of fate and how circumstances can change unexpectedly.
What is the importance of the role of the witches in Macbeth?
The purpose of the witches at the beginning of the play is to set the scene and introduce the theme of fate vs. free will that is incorporated throughout the entire novel, and it gives an idea of how Macbeth will be affected by these witches. :)
Where is Lady Macbeth from in the book of Macbeth?
it never really tells you where she is from.
Would Macbeth have killed Duncan if the witches had not predicted he would become king or was it truly his fate with or without the witches?
It's likely that Macbeth would not have killed Duncan if the witches had not planted the idea of his kingship in his mind. While Macbeth struggled with ambition, the witches' prophecy ignited and intensified his desires, leading him to take action. Without the witches, it's possible that Macbeth's fate would have unfolded differently.
