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Macbeth did not have a confrontation with the Thane of Cawdor. The general Ross is talking about in Act 1 Scene 2 is someone else. Ross says, "Norway himself, assisted by that most disloyal traitor, the Thane of Cawdor, began a dismal conflict, till that Bellona's bridegroom, lapp'd in proof, confronted him with self-comparisons, point against point rebellious, arm 'gainst arm, curbing his lavish spirit, and, to conclude, the victory fell on us." Macbeth is not mentioned. For good reason, because "Bellona's bridegroom" is someone else. We know that for a number of reasons.
First, the battle described by the bloody sergeant took place at Forres. Macbeth defeated Macdonwald at this battle. The battle Ross is talking about took place at Fife, which is about 140 miles away by modern roads. Ross has come from the end of the battle at Fife as fast as he can to Forres to bring the news to the king. It is unthinkable that Macbeth could have made the same trip (which would take about 14 hours by horseback) and have arrived at the beginning of a battle in Forres many hours before Ross.
Second, Macbeth does not know that Cawdor is a traitor until Ross tells him as much in Act 1 Scene 4. When the witches call him Thane of Cawdor, Macbeth says, "The Thane of Cawdor lives, a prosperous gentleman," and when Ross tells him he is the Thane of Cawdor, he says, "The Thane of Cawdor lives; why do you dress me in borrowed robes?" If Macbeth had captured Cawdor it would be ridiculous to describe him as a "prosperous gentleman" and not know why Cawdor is about to be stripped of his title.
Third, not only does Macbeth's reaction show that he has no idea of Cawdor's treachery, but Ross's reaction to him shows that Ross knows that Macbeth knows nothing of Cawdor's treachery. When Macbeth says that Cawdor is still alive, Ross says, "Who was the thane lives yet, but under heavy judgement bears that life which he deserves to lose. Whether he was combined with those of Norway, or did line the rebel with hidden help and vantage, or that with both he labour'd in his country's wreck, I know not. But treasons capital, confess'd and proved, have overthrown him." Would Ross have made this explanation if Macbeth had confronted the Thane of Cawdor in any way at all? Of course not! It would be ridiculous. It would be like telling Elliot Ness the news that someone has captured Al Capone for doing something illegal. If Macbeth had defeated Cawdor, and Ross had reported the same to Duncan, Ross would not have to make any explanation at all to Macbeth. He would instead have been asking Macbeth for details of Cawdor's treachery.
Finally, after the sergeant has told us all about what a great general Macbeth is, and how good at splitting people from the nave to the chaps, what would be the point of having another character say exactly the same thing about him? This would be to gild refined gold or to paint the lily. It would be superfluous. The mature Shakespeare does not write superfluous lines. Ross's report is included in the scene for quite another purpose than to heap further praise upon Macbeth (without ever naming him). Duncan must hear about Cawdor's treachery so that he can give the title to Macbeth. Ross's story of the defeat of the Norwegians at Fife, including the treachery of Cawdor, brings that news to Duncan. It is irrelevant who won the battle at Fife, so he is called "Bellona's bridegroom".
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What terms does Ross indicate accompany the title Thane of Cawdor?
Ross uses the titles "loyal Thane of Cawdor" and "Greater Thane of Cawdor" to refer to Macbeth when he informs him of his new title.
What title does Ross give Macbeth?
Ross gives Macbeth the title of Thane of Cawdor.
What two orders does king duncan give to ross?
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.
Who does ross call the most disloyal traitor in Macbeth?
The Thane of Cawdor
Who does news Ross bring Macbeth?
Macbeth has been appointed Thane of Cawdor.
Which nobleman first tells Duncan of the thane of cawdors treason?
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.
What was the title that duncan gave to Macbeth?
Some people might think that Duncan gives this title to Macbeth because Macbeth was instrumental in capturing the traitor Thane of Cawdor. But this is wrong. The Thane of Ross brings the news to Duncan of Cawdor's treachery but does not name Macbeth as the man that captures him. Ross is then told to find Macbeth and tell him that he is now the Thane of Cawdor. When Ross tells him this, Macbeth is astonished: he says "The thane of Cawdor lives--a prosperous gentleman! Why do you dress me in borrowed robes?" He would not have been astonished had he been the man to capture Cawdor. What is more, Ross is not surprised that he is astonished, because Ross knows that Macbeth has not yet heard of Cawdor's treachery. It is possible that Duncan misunderstood Ross's report and believed that Macbeth could simultaneously be in Forres (in northern Scotland) and Fife (in southern Scotland) fighting two different battles at the same time. If he was that much of a dimwit about the geography of the country he was supposed to be king of, then he might have rewarded Macbeth for something he did not do. It is far more likely that Macbeth receives the title either because Duncan wants to reward the brave and victorious Macbeth who defeated Macdonweald, or that his choice of Macbeth as the recipient is entirely arbitrary.
Which one of the things the witches said about Macbeth is about to come true ( you know but he doesn't)?
"All hail, Macbeth! Hail to thee, Thane of Cawdor!" Macbeth is actually already Thane of Cawdor when the witches. Macbeth was fighting the Norwegians and Macdonweald at Forres when someone else was fighting the Norwegians and Cawdor at Fife, so Macbeth is not even aware that the Thane of Cawdor is an attainted traitor. Hence he scoffs at the idea that he could be Cawdor when "the Thane of Cawdor lives, a prosperous gentleman". However, Ross, Duncan, the witches and the audience know that Macbeth is the new Thane of Cawdor, even though he doesn't.
Who confirms Macbeth as the thane of cawdor?
Duncan gives him the title. Ross delivers the news to Macbeth.
What does ross tell the king about the thane of cawdor?
Macbeth did not have a confrontation with the Thane of Cawdor. The general Ross is talking about in Act 1 Scene 2 is someone else. Ross says, "Norway himself, assisted by that most disloyal traitor, the Thane of Cawdor, began a dismal conflict, till that Bellona's bridegroom, lapp'd in proof, confronted him with self-comparisons, point against point rebellious, arm 'gainst arm, curbing his lavish spirit, and, to conclude, the victory fell on us." Macbeth is not mentioned. For good reason, because "Bellona's bridegroom" is someone else. We know that for a number of reasons. First, the battle described by the bloody sergeant took place at Forres. Macbeth defeated Macdonwald at this battle. The battle Ross is talking about took place at Fife, which is about 140 miles away by modern roads. Ross has come from the end of the battle at Fife as fast as he can to Forres to bring the news to the king. It is unthinkable that Macbeth could have made the same trip (which would take about 14 hours by horseback) and have arrived at the beginning of a battle in Forres many hours before Ross. Second, Macbeth does not know that Cawdor is a traitor until Ross tells him as much in Act 1 Scene 4. When the witches call him Thane of Cawdor, Macbeth says, "The Thane of Cawdor lives, a prosperous gentleman," and when Ross tells him he is the Thane of Cawdor, he says, "The Thane of Cawdor lives; why do you dress me in borrowed robes?" If Macbeth had captured Cawdor it would be ridiculous to describe him as a "prosperous gentleman" and not know why Cawdor is about to be stripped of his title. Third, not only does Macbeth's reaction show that he has no idea of Cawdor's treachery, but Ross's reaction to him shows that Ross knows that Macbeth knows nothing of Cawdor's treachery. When Macbeth says that Cawdor is still alive, Ross says, "Who was the thane lives yet, but under heavy judgement bears that life which he deserves to lose. Whether he was combined with those of Norway, or did line the rebel with hidden help and vantage, or that with both he labour'd in his country's wreck, I know not. But treasons capital, confess'd and proved, have overthrown him." Would Ross have made this explanation if Macbeth had confronted the Thane of Cawdor in any way at all? Of course not! It would be ridiculous. It would be like telling Elliot Ness the news that someone has captured Al Capone for doing something illegal. If Macbeth had defeated Cawdor, and Ross had reported the same to Duncan, Ross would not have to make any explanation at all to Macbeth. He would instead have been asking Macbeth for details of Cawdor's treachery. Finally, after the sergeant has told us all about what a great general Macbeth is, and how good at splitting people from the nave to the chaps, what would be the point of having another character say exactly the same thing about him? This would be to gild refined gold or to paint the lily. It would be superfluous. The mature Shakespeare does not write superfluous lines. Ross's report is included in the scene for quite another purpose than to heap further praise upon Macbeth (without ever naming him). Duncan must hear about Cawdor's treachery so that he can give the title to Macbeth. Ross's story of the defeat of the Norwegians at Fife, including the treachery of Cawdor, brings that news to Duncan. It is irrelevant who won the battle at Fife, so he is called "Bellona's bridegroom".
In Macbeth who captures the Thane of Cawdor as described by Ross in act1 scn2 ln48-58?
if you r talking about enter 3 witches, then the thane is robbed and killed. His son narrowly escapes.
What did Duncan order be done to the Thane of Cawdor?
King Duncan I [d. August 14, 1040] ordered the Thane of Cawdor to be dispossessed of his title and executed. In Act 1 Scene 3 of the Shakespearean play, the King huddled with the noble Scotsman Ross. Ross spoke of the invasion of Scotland by Norwegians under the leadership of King Sweno [c. 1016-1035] and through the collaboration of the Thane of Cawdor. The invading Norwegians and discontented Scotsmen were defeated by Macbeth [c. 1014-August 15, 1057]. The Norwegians were forced to pay $10,000 to retrieve and bury their dead. The Thane of Cawdor was forced to give up his worldly title, possessions and life.
