Duncan is a bit miffed with Cawdor because he was a traitor who joined forces with the king of Norway and assisted him in his invasion of Scotland. Naturally, Duncan ordered Cawdor to be executed, musing "he was a gentleman on whom I built and absolute trust."
King Duncan is unhappy with the Thane of Cawdor because he betrayed him by joining forces with the Norwegian army against Scotland. This act of treachery led to the thane's execution and forfeiture of his title and lands. King Duncan sees loyalty as a key trait that is essential in his thanes.
There isn't an exact answer. This is a very ambiguous question. I had a debate about this for 2 hours and i concluded that it was because the King of Norway was giving him a reward or would give him a high position in his court if he betrayed King Duncan and helped the King of Norway.
If you are talking about Macbeth who was the Thane of Cawdor, he was considered a traitor because he murdered his way to the throne. If you are talking about Macbeth's immediate predecessor in the office, he was a traitor because he allied himself with the Norwegians, the enemies of the Scots. "Norway himself, assisted by that most disloyal traitor, the Thane of Cawdor, began a dismal conflict."
He betrayed the king, it is suggested it was attempted murder of the king!
Because he is a traitor.
No, Thane of Cawdor is not pardoned by King Duncan. Instead, King Duncan orders Thane of Cawdor to be executed for betraying him and supporting the Norwegian king. Macbeth is then named the new Thane of Cawdor for his bravery in battle.
The Thane of Cawdor is hanged by King Duncan, and the title is given to Macbeth.
he gave the title to Macbeth because the Thane of Cawdor committed treason and was executed for it.
king duncan will have him executed
King Duncan is unhappy with Thane Cawdor because he was a traitor who betrayed him by joining forces with the Norwegians in battle against Scotland. Duncan trusted Cawdor, but he proved disloyal and treacherous, leading to his downfall and execution.
The Thane of Cawdor is going to be executed for treason as he betrayed King Duncan's army. Macbeth will be granted the title of Thane of Cawdor in his place.
He gives him the title thane of Cawdor since the other Cawdor was a traitor
The nobleman who first informs King Duncan of the Thane of Cawdor's treason is Ross. He reports the events surrounding the battle and the disloyalty of the former Thane of Cawdor to the King.
King Duncan orders Ross to go inform Macbeth of his promotion to Thane of Cawdor and to thank the former Thane of Cawdor for his traitorous actions.
King Duncan inquired about the execution of the Thane of Cawdor. He asks whether the former Thane had confessed before his execution.
Yes. The Thane of Cawdor was killed, because he was a traitor to King Duncan. Macbeth becomes the new Thane of Cawdor.
The Thane of Cawdor in Shakespeare's play "Macbeth" was a traitor who was executed for treason. King Duncan then gives Macbeth the title of Thane of Cawdor as a reward for his bravery in battle.