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Macbeth hallucinates a floating dagger leading him to King Duncan's chamber. The dagger represents his inner conflict and guilt about the murder he is about to commit.

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Q: What is Macbeth's hallucination before he murders Duncan?
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What does Macbeth do before he murders Duncan?

Trys to justify himself


What was lady Macbeths condition before her death?

Lady Macbeth was suffering from extreme guilt of the act of murder against Duncan. She was confessing to the crime in her sleep. The guilt was eating away at her until she committed suicide.


Macbeth vision before he kills Duncan?

He sees a dagger in his hand like the one he will use to kill Duncan. It is purely a hallucination, the audience cannot see it.


What image does Macbeth see floating before him just prior to duncans murder?

Macbeth sees a dagger floating in front of him just before he goes to murder King Duncan. This vision is a hallucination that represents his internal conflict and the evil thoughts that are consuming him.


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Duncan was feeling relaxed and content before he went to bed.


In what way has macbeth's view of murder changed since he murdered duncan?

In "Macbeth," after he had slain Duncan, Macbeth went on to commit additional murders to cover his tracks, even without his wife's prompting. Before the death of Duncan, he needed the pushing of Lady Macbeth to kill. Once the deed was done, however, he came across as someone willing to do whatever it took to keep his new status and not be exposed.


What are symbols shakespeare uses to represent the dangers g macbeths ambition?

"Is this a dagger which I see before me, its handle toward my hand?"


When Lady Macbeth arrives does Macbeths intention change?

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Before nearly drowning what image caught her eye?

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What supernatural events happened to Macbeth?

Macbeth encounters three witches who make prophecies that he will become king. He later sees a vision of a dagger before he murders King Duncan. Macbeth also sees the ghost of Banquo at a banquet, which increases his paranoia and guilt.


What is significant about Duncan's final act before retiring to bed?

Duncan showed both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth a complete respect!