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Macbeth heads home to prepare his household for a royal visit. But he first sends a letter ahead, to give his wife the news of the witches' predictions. He shows up not too long after Lady Macbeth finishes reading his message [Act 1 Scene 5].
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∙ 15y agoAct one, scene 5 begins with Lady Macbeth reading a letter that Macbeth has just sent her. It is about his meeting with the witches, and includes their prophecies. This is the first recorded instance of her hearing anything about the witches, or their predictions for Macbeth's future.
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∙ 12y agoa servant came to Macbeth and told him that she killed herself
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∙ 13y agoHe Tells Her He will Become King and They Must Kill King Duncan To Make The Prophesies Come True.b:)
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∙ 13y agoMacbeth tells her what the witches have predicted.
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∙ 12y agoMacbeth tells Lady Macbeth the news the witches gave them in a letter.
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∙ 10y agoMacbeth sends a letter to Lady Macbeth describing the prophecies.
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∙ 7y agoHe writes her a letter telling her all about it. She reads this letter out loud at the beginning of Act I Scene 5.
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What is Macbeth's initial response to the weird sisters' prophesy At what point does his attitude change?
At first, Macbeth dismisses the witches' prophecies, but when he receives the additional thaneship, he starts to believe that the whole prophecy is possible.
Who yields to the power of the witches in Macbeth?
Macbeth does.
What does Macbeth reveal in the letter to Lady Macbeth?
He talks about the meeting with the witches, and how they vanished into thin air. He tells her about the predictions that he will be Thane of Cawdor and King hereafter. Finally, he tells her that the Cawdor prophecy has already come true, so there is good reason to believe in the "king hereafter" part as well.
What are the origins of 'fair is foul and foul is fair'?
Uttered by the three witches in 'Macbeth'.
What is William Shakespeare's Macbeth Act 1 scene V about?
At Inverness, Lady Macbeth reads a letter from Macbeth that describes his meeting with the witches. She fears that his nature is not ruthless enough to murder Duncan and complete the witches prophesy. He has ambition, but not enough. She implored Macbeth to hurry home so that Lady Macbeth can goad him into the murder he must commit. When a messenger arrives to confirm that Duncan is coming, Lady Macbeth calls on the heavenly powers to fill her with cruelty. When Macbeth arrives, she urges him to 'act like a flower, but behave like a serpent underneath. She then says that she will make preparation for the King's visit and subsequent murder
Why is mac duff able to kill Macbeth despite the witches prophecy?
Macbeth is ultimately defeated by Macduff because Macbeth was not naturally born of a woman, as Macduff was born through caesarean section. This loophole in the witches' prophecy allows Macduff to kill Macbeth and fulfill the prophecy.
When macbeth enters how does lady macbeth again echo the words of the witches?
Lady Macbeth echoes the words of the witches when she says "All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter!". This echoes the witches' prophecy that Macbeth will become king.
How does banquo's reaction to the witches differ from Macbeth?
The witches address Macbeth first, and so Banquo says "But what about meeee? Tell meeee a prophecy." And so they do, but it is a prophecy which will not take place in Banquo's lifetime. He will not be around to see any of his descendants crowned. So he doesn't care much about it. Macbeth's prediction, on the other hand, will have to come true in his lifetime or not at all. Macbeth is naturally more caught up in the possibility the prophecy raises.
Macbeth Who says cannot be ill cannot be good?
Macbeth says it, when he's contemplating the witches' prophecy.
What does Macbeth think about after the witches' prophecy is confirmed by his promotion?
After the witches' prophecy is confirmed by his promotion to Thane of Cawdor, Macbeth starts to consider the idea of becoming king. He begins to ponder the possibility of fulfilling the witches' other prophecy by taking the throne, even if it means resorting to immoral actions.
Who tells Macbeth he will one day be king?
Macbeth is told by three witches that he will one day be king. This prophecy ultimately leads Macbeth to contemplate committing regicide in order to fulfill the witches' prediction.
Who is blanco and Macbeth at the beginning of the play how do the three witches relate to both of them at the start of the play?
At the beginning of the play "Macbeth," Macbeth is a Scottish general who receives a prophecy from three witches that he will become king. Banquo is another Scottish general and a loyal friend to Macbeth. The witches' prophecy that Banquo's descendants will be kings creates tension between Banquo and Macbeth, setting off the tragic events of the play.
Does Macbeth think of murder after listening to the witches?
Yes, after listening to the witches' prophecy about his future kingship, Macbeth becomes consumed with the idea of murdering King Duncan to fulfill the prophecy. This sets off a series of events that lead to his downfall.
How does the witches' prophecy that Macbeth will one day be king change Macbeth's character?
Macbeth becomes greedy and overly ambitious.
Why is the manner of Macduff's birth important?
He was born by cesarean section and fulfills the witches prophecy that only a man not born of a woman can kill Macbeth
What does a pine mean in Macbeth?
In Macbeth, the line "Till Birnam Wood remove to Dunsinane" refers to the witches' prophecy that Macbeth will only be defeated when Birnam Wood moves to Dunsinane Hill. This prophecy is fulfilled when Malcolm's army disguises themselves with branches from Birnam Wood, giving the appearance that the forest is moving toward Dunsinane and fulfilling the witches' prophecy.
In the conversation between Macbeth and banquo to what does the pronoun it refer?
The pronoun "it" in the conversation between Macbeth and Banquo likely refers to the witches' prophecy about Macbeth becoming king.
