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Macbeth has secret ambitions to be king. At that point in Scottish history, a monarch could be elected. As the king's cousin and a victorious general, Macbeth had a very good chance of achieving his ambition. Ön his way back from the battle, he met the 3 witches who prophesied that he would be king, and he decided to let matters take their course: "If chance would have me king, then chance might crown me without my stir". However, shortly after meeting Duncan, the latter announces that his son, Malcolm, will be king after him, thus dashing Macbeth's hopes. This is where Macbeth starts to seriously entertain thoughts of murdering the king.
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Who is responsible for king duncans murder?
Macbeth, yet guards were framed and Lady Macbeth was the plotter!
Was it duncans son who killed Macbeth?
Malcolm (Duncan's son) did not kill Macbeth, it was Macduff (Thane of Fife).
Macbeth learns about Lady Macbeth's death after the audience does. What literary technique does Shakespeare use by doing this?
Tension -Apex
What happens to Duncans guards?
Lady Macbeth gets them drunk, then frames them for the murder of Duncan.
What does lady Macbeth plan to do the night of king duncans death to help Macbeth kill him?
she gets the guards drunk so that they pass out allowing Macbeth to kill duncan.
What was king duncans murder weapon?
In the play "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare, King Duncan was murdered by Macbeth using a dagger.
What is does lennox think about Macbeth fleance and duncans sons?
He thinks that Macbeth is a "good guy", Fleance killed Banquo and Duncan's sons killed the king.
What do duncans kids do after Macbeth kills duncan?
They skip town. Malcolm goes to England and Donalbain goes to Ireland.
What does Macbeth compare duncans murder to?
Macbeth compares Duncan's murder to a bell signaling Duncan's eternal sleep. He expresses remorse and guilt over the treacherous act he has committed.
What physical part does lady Macbeth play in duncans murder?
She doesn't play any part in the murder of King Duncan.
What are king duncans guards called?
The guards who serve King Duncan in William Shakespeare's play "Macbeth" are known as the thanes.
What has lady Macbeth done to king duncans guards?
She has drugged their possets, their late night drinks or nightcaps as we would now say.
