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After everyone found out Duncan was dead, Macbeth claimed that it was the guards who had slain King Duncan, as he made sure to smear the blood on their drunk, passed-out bodies.

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Who found king Duncan after the murder?

it was Macduff, which found in Act 2 , Scene 3


What did Macduff discover?

As Macduff was going to wake King Duncan he discovered that King Duncan had been killed.


Who finds duncans body?

The bodyguards are the ones who find Duncan's body in Macbeth. Many misread the popular literary work and say that Macduff found the body, but this is not so.


How did Macbeth kill king Duncan?

when Macbeth and banquo were returning from the battlefield, they met the weird sisters who prophesied that Macbeth will be the thane of glamis, thane of cawdor as well as the future king of Scotland. since after returning from back Macbeth was proclaimed thane of cawdor, he became ambitious and wanted to be the future king of Scotland. therefore when duncan came to visit Macbeth to honour him for his outstanding bravery, he instigated by lady Macbeth murdered duncan


How who killed Macbeth?

In the end it is Malcolm who finally slays Macbeth. No! Rubbish! Malcolm is a useless soldier and couldn't kill Macbeth if Macbeth were tied hand and foot. It was Macduff, the man "not of woman born", who kills Macbeth.


How deadly is Macbeth out of the play?

Macbeth is deadly but not as deadly as his wife Lady Macbeth, who is the one encouraging him into all his killings. Upon her orders it was that he found himself killing Banquo and hiring three murderers to kill King Duncan and many more later on in the play.


Macbeth's Downfall is his own fault?

Decisions are always hard to make, but have to be made everyday. People tend to put pressure on others to force them to make the wrong decisions. In Macbeth's case, Lady Macbeth is highly responsible for the evil doings of Macbeth, by forcing him to make the wrong choices, which puts his leadership at stake. She urges her husband to kill Duncan and become king, but is eventually driven to madness and suicide by her guilt over the bloodshed that follows. If it weren't for Lady Macbeth, Macbeth never would have killed anyone. At first, Macbeth felt he had no reason to kill King Duncan, because of the witches' prophecies which stated that in the future, he will become king. "If chance will have me king, why, chance may crown me without my stir." However, when Lady Macbeth found out about the prophecy that stated that Macbeth will become king, she immediately felt reason to murder him. "Is too full o' the milk of human kindness" shows that Lady Macbeth considers Macbeth to be a "wimp," and that she'll have to do this all by herself. "Leave all the rest to me" clearly states that Lady Macbeth takes control over Macbeth's thought which was not to kill Duncan, for he found no reason to. Lady Macbeth continues to convince and persuade Macbeth into her "plan" which is to kill King Duncan. Macbeth agrees to follow Lady Macbeth's thoughts and kills King Duncan. He regrets his actions afterward, which is proof that he never was willing to kill him in the first place. Macbeth has become deeply involved with murder, and eventually kills several others. This is proof that Lady Macbeth has transformed Macbeth into being a greedy, coldhearted human being, by saying things such as "Are you a man?" She undermines his masculinity, to make him feel at fault, and have it her way. Eventually, Lady Macbeth is driven to Madness by the guilt she holds on her shoulders, and ends up committing suicide. If it weren't for Lady Macbeth, Macbeth would have never killed anyone.


Why did Macbeth kill King Duncan's two guards?

In the Shakespearean play, Macbeth killed King Duncan I. His sovereign was his main, intended victim. But he also killed the King's two royal chamberlains whose job it was to serve as guards. Macbeth likewise stabbed them to death. His Lady previously had given both chamberlains drugged drinks. The chamberlains therefore had passed out, and couldn't do their expected job of defending and protecting their sovereign. Neither could they serve as witnesses against the Macbeths. Additionally, Macbeth framed them for the murder of the King.But my thoughts and questions are....did Macbeth kill the guards at the time he killed Duncan or did he wait till he and Macduff entered and discovered the dead Duncan. My reasoning is the conversation Macbeth has with Lady Macbeth right after the deed. I think she is speaking of Malcolm and Donalbain sleeping in the room next to Duncan, but I think Macbeth may actually be talking about the two guards.


Why the than is going to be executed in Macbeth?

The "Thane of Cawdor" is executed in Shakespeare's Macbeth because he is found guilty of treason and betrayal, having betrayed King Duncan by aligning with the Norwegian invaders. His execution serves as a warning to others who may attempt to deceive or betray the king. The title of Thane of Cawdor is then awarded to Macbeth for his valor and loyalty in battle.


What caused macbeths downfall?

Decisions are always hard to make, but have to be made everyday. People tend to put pressure on others to force them to make the wrong decisions. In Macbeth's case, Lady Macbeth is highly responsible for the evil doings of Macbeth, by forcing him to make the wrong choices, which puts his leadership at stake. She urges her husband to kill Duncan and become king, but is eventually driven to madness and suicide by her guilt over the bloodshed that follows. If it weren't for Lady Macbeth, Macbeth never would have killed anyone. At first, Macbeth felt he had no reason to kill King Duncan, because of the witches' prophecies which stated that in the future, he will become king. "If chance will have me king, why, chance may crown me without my stir." However, when Lady Macbeth found out about the prophecy that stated that Macbeth will become king, she immediately felt reason to murder him. "Is too full o' the milk of human kindness" shows that Lady Macbeth considers Macbeth to be a "wimp," and that she'll have to do this all by herself. "Leave all the rest to me" clearly states that Lady Macbeth takes control over Macbeth's thought which was not to kill Duncan, for he found no reason to. Lady Macbeth continues to convince and persuade Macbeth into her "plan" which is to kill King Duncan. Macbeth agrees to follow Lady Macbeth's thoughts and kills King Duncan. He regrets his actions afterward, which is proof that he never was willing to kill him in the first place. Macbeth has become deeply involved with murder, and eventually kills several others. This is proof that Lady Macbeth has transformed Macbeth into being a greedy, cold hearted human being, by saying things such as "Are you a man?" She undermines his masculinity, to make him feel at fault, and have it her way. Eventually, Lady Macbeth is driven to Madness by the guilt she holds on her shoulders, and ends up committing suicide. If it weren't for Lady Macbeth, Macbeth would have never killed anyone.


What character type is found in both Welles's as Macbeth and Shakespeare's Macbeth?

The character type found in both Welles's and Shakespeare's Macbeth is a tragic hero. Macbeth's downfall is caused by his actions, such as his ambitious desires and the choices he makes that lead to his ultimate downfall.


What does lady macbeth mean by like the poor cat l' th' adage?

In Shakespeare's play "Macbeth," Lady Macbeth refers to the saying "like the poor cat i' th' adage" when she is trying to convince her husband to be more ruthless and ambitious. The phrase alludes to the idea that curiosity killed the cat, suggesting that Macbeth should not hesitate or show weakness in pursuing his goals. Lady Macbeth is urging Macbeth to be decisive and bold, even if it means taking risks or resorting to immoral actions.