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Nobody forced him. With Duncan dead, the kingship would be offered to one of Duncan's nearest relatives. He had, with his usual inability to judge character, nominated his son Malcolm as king by making him Prince of Cumberland. However Malcolm and his brother Donalbain have fled the country and are the prime suspects in the murder, so who's the next best candidate for kingship? How about the king's cousin, a war hero, devoted to Scotland and admired by all? As Ross says, "Then 'tis most likely the sovereignty will fall on Macbeth." Macbeth was next in line, and he wanted the crown--there was no forcing involved.
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The Witches in Shakespeare's play "Macbeth" planted the idea in Macbeth's mind that he would become king. Lady Macbeth also played a significant role in convincing and manipulating Macbeth to take action to fulfill this prophecy. Ultimately, it was Macbeth himself who made the choice to pursue the throne through violent means.
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Who is the king in Macbeth?
Initially Duncan is the king in Macbeth, however Macbeth later kills him and becomes king himself.
Why did Macbeth have a banquet?
Yes they did. In celebration of Macbeth becoming king.
What is lady Macbeth's role I am Macbeth's decision to murder the king?
She tells him that he has to die so MacBeth can become king.
What was Macbeths role in Macbeth?
Macbeth is King Duncan's cousin as well as a general of the king. Later into the play, he becomes king.
What king did Macbeth kill in the beginning of Macbeth?
Macbeth killed King Duncan after hearing the witches' prophecies and being urged on by his wife, Lady Macbeth
How many men reign as king in Macbeth?
There are six men who reign as king in Shakespeare's Macbeth: Duncan, Macbeth, Malcolm, Donalbain, Macbeth's son, and Macduff.
Who is king Ducan?
He was the King of Scotland who was murdered by the thane Macbeth in Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth.
Who discovers the king dead in Macbeth?
Macduff discovers King Duncan dead in Macbeth.
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 is Lady Macbeth's role in Macbeth's decision to murder the king?
she talked him into killing the King by accusing Macbeth of being weak and cowardly
Who keeps the English king busy in Macbeth?
Macbeth
What is the best example of a tragic flaw?
Macbeth’s ambition to become king
