Why were the chances of Macbeth victory weak?

Answer 1

Lady Macbeth [b. c. 1015] read a letter from her husband at the beginning of Act 1 Scene 5 of the Shakespearean play. Macbeth [c. 1014-August 15, 1057] told her of the witches' predictions and of the overnight visit of King Duncan I [d. August 14, 1040]. Lady Macbeth then analyzed her husband's chances of achieving the kingship now that he was Thane of Glamis and of Cawdor. She felt that it couldn't be left in his hands or to chance. She said that Macbeth tried to go by the book and do things correctly, ethically, morally. In fact, she went so far as to say that he'd do without if he had to do something wrong to get what he wanted.

Answer 2

Macbeth's chances of victory were weak because he was plagued by guilt and paranoia which led to poor decision-making. Additionally, his army was demoralized and lacked unity due to Macbeth's tyrannical rule. Finally, Macbeth's forces were outnumbered and overpowered by the opposing army led by Malcolm and Macduff.

Answer 3

At which point in the play are you talking about, and his victory over what? At the beginning of the play, he is a great warrior and cannot lose. At the end he must lose--he must ultimately come against Macduff, who is fated to defeat him.

Answer 4

Macbeth's desire for success contributed to his failure, because he was ambitious. His ambition made him think only of himself and his wife. Before he killed the King, he admitted to himself that Duncan was liked and respected. He conceded that there was absolutely no reason to take the King's life. In fact, the only reason that he could give was precisely his own ambition. And that ambitiousness led him down self-destructive paths that isolated him from others and that alienated and harmed an entire nation.

Answer 5

Duncan has appointed Malcolm Prince of Cumberland, which is by way of designating him as his successor.

Answer 6

She thinks he does have the balls to do it