How did Macbeth feel when birnham wood moving towards dunsinace castle?

Answer 1

Macbeth calls the messenger who told him the news a liar and is reminded of the prophecy. he says to ring the alarm bell and also prepares to fight and tells his men not to retreat - that if they die at least they'll die fighting

Answer 2

Macbeth is filled with fear at the news that Birnam Wood is moving. This fulfills the witches' prediction that Macbeth will be dethroned when Birnam Wood moves towards his fife. Macbeth had thought this impossible, but cowers at his impending doom once the news is heard. Macbeth still holds a kindle of hope with the belief that only someone not of woman-borne will kill him, believing himself unlikely to be faced with someone not of woman-borne.

Answer 3

Nothing specifically. He does say, "I pull in resolution and begin to doubt the equivocation of the fiend that lies like truth." That is, he is realizing that he cannot count on the prophecies. But equating "the fiend" with the witches is a bit problematical, not least because there is only one fiend and three witches.

Answer 4

Macbeth felt fear and despair when he saw Birnam Wood moving towards Dunsinane Castle because he remembered the witches' prophecy that he would be defeated when Birnam Wood came to Dunsinane, which seemed impossible. This event signified the fulfillment of the witches' prophecy and the impending downfall of Macbeth.