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Why is mac duff able to kill Macbeth despite the witches prophecy?
Macbeth is ultimately defeated by Macduff because Macbeth was not naturally born of a woman, as Macduff was born through caesarean section. This loophole in the witches' prophecy allows Macduff to kill Macbeth and fulfill the prophecy.
When macbeth enters how does lady macbeth again echo the words of the witches?
Lady Macbeth echoes the words of the witches when she says "All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter!". This echoes the witches' prophecy that Macbeth will become king.
Macbeth Who says cannot be ill cannot be good?
Macbeth says it, when he's contemplating the witches' prophecy.
Who tells Macbeth he will one day be king?
Macbeth is told by three witches that he will one day be king. This prophecy ultimately leads Macbeth to contemplate committing regicide in order to fulfill the witches' prediction.
Who is blanco and Macbeth at the beginning of the play how do the three witches relate to both of them at the start of the play?
At the beginning of the play "Macbeth," Macbeth is a Scottish general who receives a prophecy from three witches that he will become king. Banquo is another Scottish general and a loyal friend to Macbeth. The witches' prophecy that Banquo's descendants will be kings creates tension between Banquo and Macbeth, setting off the tragic events of the play.
Does Macbeth think of murder after listening to the witches?
Yes, after listening to the witches' prophecy about his future kingship, Macbeth becomes consumed with the idea of murdering King Duncan to fulfill the prophecy. This sets off a series of events that lead to his downfall.
How does the witches' prophecy that Macbeth will one day be king change Macbeth's character?
Macbeth becomes greedy and overly ambitious.
Why is the manner of Macduff's birth important?
He was born by cesarean section and fulfills the witches prophecy that only a man not born of a woman can kill Macbeth
What does a pine mean in Macbeth?
In Macbeth, the line "Till Birnam Wood remove to Dunsinane" refers to the witches' prophecy that Macbeth will only be defeated when Birnam Wood moves to Dunsinane Hill. This prophecy is fulfilled when Malcolm's army disguises themselves with branches from Birnam Wood, giving the appearance that the forest is moving toward Dunsinane and fulfilling the witches' prophecy.
In the conversation between Macbeth and banquo to what does the pronoun it refer?
The pronoun "it" in the conversation between Macbeth and Banquo likely refers to the witches' prophecy about Macbeth becoming king.
How does banquo's reaction to the witches differ from Macbeth?
The witches address Macbeth first, and so Banquo says "But what about meeee? Tell meeee a prophecy." And so they do, but it is a prophecy which will not take place in Banquo's lifetime. He will not be around to see any of his descendants crowned. So he doesn't care much about it. Macbeth's prediction, on the other hand, will have to come true in his lifetime or not at all. Macbeth is naturally more caught up in the possibility the prophecy raises.
Why is Macbeth at first confident that he will survive the battle against Malcolm and macduff?
Macbeth believes he is invincible because of the witches' prophecy that "none of woman born shall harm Macbeth." He interprets this to mean that he cannot be killed by any man. This overconfidence and misplaced trust in the witches' prophecy lead him to underestimate his opponents.
