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In the Shakespearean play 'Macbeth', Act 1, Scene 7, Macbeth reviews all of the reasons why he should not kill King Duncan. He had come into Macbeth's home as a guest. He was related to Macbeth, who was his cousin. He was Macbeth's sovereign. Additionally, he was beloved and respected by the people of Scotland. King Duncan had given diamonds to Lady Macbeth, and the title and properties of the disgraced Thane of Cawdor to Macbeth. The honors that he had bestowed upon Macbeth had brought Macbeth to the attention of important people.
There were many reasons not to kill King Duncan. The only reason why he would want to do it was that he was the king's cousin, and the best person to succeed him as king. However, as Macbeth himself concludes, a naked lust for power wasn't a good reason at all. He just wasn't that ambitious. Unfortunately for him, his wife was that ambitious and was also very persuasive.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y ago"I have no spur to prick the sides of my intent save only vaulting ambition, which o'erleaps itself and falls on the other . . ." Not a very persuasive reason, and it doesn't persuade him at all. He knows that ambition is a poor reason for committing the murder.
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∙ 9y agoBecause of religious reasons and Duncan became a guest to his home which made him a host. As a host you are suppose to be respectful of your guest. Duncan is also his king.
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∙ 13y agoHe had been told that he would become king and he liked the idea of this. So he killed the current King.
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What reason does Macbeth give for killing King Duncan's guards?
Macbeth believes he has to kill Duncan's guards in case they heard anything happen in the room while Macbeth was killing Duncan.
Who did Macbeth have killed because he suspected Macbeth had killed duncan?
And then Macbeth asked Macbeth if he confronted Macbeth on killing Macbeth with Macbeth.
Who does Macbeth admit to killing after seeing Duncan body?
The king
Did Macbeth hesitate to murder Duncan?
Yes Macbeth did hesitate to murder King Duncan, he went through allot of mental turmoil about this decision. In his soliloquy he gave good reasons for not wanting to kill Duncan 1)he is not a bad king 2) he is there in double trust. In the end Macbeth did not want to kill Duncan but it was Lady Macbeth's persuasion that caused him to commit the act. In comparison Macbeth had no hesitate in killing Banquo and Lady Macduff.
How are Lady Macbeth and Macbeth different in their initial views on killing Duncan?
The reaction between Lady Macbeth and Macbeth is initially very different after they kill Duncan. Lady Macbeth is enthusiastic but Macbeth regrets his actions.
What reason does Macbeth give for killing King Duncan's guards?
Macbeth believes he has to kill Duncan's guards in case they heard anything happen in the room while Macbeth was killing Duncan.
Who did lady Macbeth guilt Macbeth into killing?
Lady Macbeth talked Macbeth into killing his cousin, King Duncan of Scotland, who was a guest in his house at the time.
Who did Macbeth have killed because he suspected Macbeth had killed duncan?
And then Macbeth asked Macbeth if he confronted Macbeth on killing Macbeth with Macbeth.
What is lady Macbeth motivation in killing the king?
she talked him into killing the King by accusing Macbeth of being weak and cowardly
Who does Macbeth admit to killing after seeing Duncan body?
The king
Did Macbeth hesitate to murder Duncan?
Yes Macbeth did hesitate to murder King Duncan, he went through allot of mental turmoil about this decision. In his soliloquy he gave good reasons for not wanting to kill Duncan 1)he is not a bad king 2) he is there in double trust. In the end Macbeth did not want to kill Duncan but it was Lady Macbeth's persuasion that caused him to commit the act. In comparison Macbeth had no hesitate in killing Banquo and Lady Macduff.
How are Lady Macbeth and Macbeth different in their initial views on killing Duncan?
The reaction between Lady Macbeth and Macbeth is initially very different after they kill Duncan. Lady Macbeth is enthusiastic but Macbeth regrets his actions.
How did MacBeth plan to murder Duncan?
Killing him in his sleep. Scandalous!
How was lady Macbeth a manipulator?
She talks her husband into killing Duncan.
What words haunted Macbeth after killing duncan?
"Sleep no more, Macbeth doth murder sleep."
Was Macbeth a vassal of Duncan If not should Macbeth's act considered regicide?
Macbeth was not a vassal of King Duncan. Macbeth's act of killing King Duncan would be considered regicide because he unlawfully killed his king, who was his sovereign and ruler.
What prevents lady Macbeth from killing Duncan?
because king Duncan looked alot like lady Macbeth's father.
