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Well, many people have probably been told they wouldn't be king by "witches," but the most famous example would probably be Banquo in Shakespeare's "Macbeth" who was told that his children would be kings though he would not, by the three witches who prophesy throughout the play.
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What do the witches tell Macbeth he will be?
King of Scotland the witches also say that he will become the thane of cawdor
What did the witches tell banqou?
The witches told Banquo that he would not be king himself, but his descendants would inherit the throne. They also warned him to be wary of Macbeth.
What is significant about Macbeth receiving the title of 'thane of cawdor'?
Well the three witches tell him that he will be thane of cawdor and king someday but he doesn't really believe them. So after receiving the news that he is thane of cawdor he starts to think that maybe the witches were telling the truth and he will be king. This then leads to him killing the King so that he can become King like the witches told him.
How important are the 3 witches in building up Macbeth as the tragic hero?
The witches don't make Macbeth perform any dark acts, such as killing King Duncan; they just put the idea in his head. The witches tell Macbeth he is the Thane of Cawdor (which he doesn't know yet) and also tell him that he will be king. Once Macbeth finds out he is in fact the Thane of Cawdor, he begins to believe the witches' prophecies. Lady Macbeth convinces him that the only way Macbeth can be king is by killing King Duncan, and he does so. The witches' role in making Macbeth a tragic hero is to serve a catalyst for Macbeth's dark thoughts.
Who do the witches predict will become king?
The witches predict that Macbeth will become king of Scotland.
What is the story behind Macbeth?
a soldier in some wore sees 3 witches that tell him he will be king so his evil wife tells him to kill the king
Who were the three old women Macbeth met?
Three witches who tell him that he is going to become King. They also tell Banquo that his children are going to be kings.
Who is the king of the witches?
Merland
What do the three wishes predict what will happen to Macbeth?
They weren't wishes, but witches who tell him he will kill Duncan, be king, and that the forest will move to the castle.
How does Macbeth indicate what he really feels?
He should tell himself that it is not his fault because as the three witches prophesied, it is fate and fate is inevitable.
What predictions do the witches make about Macbeth and Bonquo?
The three witches in Macbeth tell Macbeth and banquo that Macbeth will be king of the land. Banquo asks what is in store for him , and the witches reply , that his sons will inherit the throne. In later story Macbeth Kills banquo so it is his sons that are heir to the throne.
What did the witches told banquo that he is?
that he wont be king but his descendants will be
