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In Shakespeare's play "Macbeth," the character Macbeth describes his crown as a "fruitless crown" that he has gained by committing murder and betraying those around him. He sees it as a symbol of his empty victory, tainted by guilt and regret.
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Who was 'the golden round' in Macbeth?
the crown
In line 42 what does Lady Macbeth mean by the ornament of life?
Lady Macbeth meaning to the ornament of life can be refer to the golden opinions of line 33. It could even be refer to the crown.
What does Macbeth mean by upon your head they placed a fruitless crown and put a barren scepter in your gripe?
He means that he has been given a crown with essentially no meaning as Banquo's son will be the one to take over the throne, no son of Macbeth will ever continue on the crown
What happens in scene 4 that poses an obstacle in macbeths path to the crown?
In Scene 4 of "Macbeth," Malcolm is named heir to the throne, thwarting Macbeth's ambition to become king. This presents an obstacle because Macbeth now needs to find a way to eliminate Malcolm as a contender for the crown.
What nous best describe Macbeth?
Shakespeare, duhhh!
What words best describe Macbeth tragic flaws that brought riun on Macbeth and lady Macbeth?
ambition and overconfidence
What is Macbeth's suspicion in act 3?
In Act 3 of Macbeth, Macbeth becomes suspicious that Banquo poses a threat to his throne. He worries that Banquo's descendants will inherit the crown, as the witches prophesied. This suspicion leads Macbeth to plot Banquo's murder.
What about Banquo makes Macbeth uncomfortable?
Banquo has children who might inherit the crown whereas "Upon my head they placed a fruitless crown" by which he means the witches have predicted that Macbeth will be the king but will not have children to inherit. ("Fruitless crown" always makes me think of Carmen Miranda for some reason.)
What literary term would describe the word Gordon in Macbeth?
The word Gordon does not appear in Macbeth or any of Shakespeare's works.
What do Macbeth's argument to persuade the murderers to kill Banquo show about the changes in Macbeth's characte?
He has become more comfortable using manipulation and murderer to retain the crown. :)your welcome
What do Macbeth’s arguments to persuade the murders to kill banquo show about the changes in Macbeth’s character?
He has become more comfortable using manipulation and murderer to retain the crown. :)your welcome
What act clears the way for Macbeth to become king in Scotland?
The act of King Duncan naming Macbeth as the Prince of Cumberland clears the way for Macbeth to become king in Scotland, as it puts him in line for the throne. This act is seen as a threat by Macbeth, prompting his ambition to seize the crown.
