In Macbeth, one strange invention is Lady Macbeth's plan to drug the guards and frame them for King Duncan's murder. Another unusual invention is the witches' prophecies that drive Macbeth's actions and decisions throughout the play. These inventions add intrigue and supernatural elements to the story.
Why do you think Macbeth is startled by the witches prediction's in act 1 of Macbeth by Shakespeare
Lady Macbeth tells the guests that Macbeth has had similar "fits" since his youth, suggesting it is nothing out of the ordinary for him. She urges them to ignore his behavior and carry on with the feast as planned.
In Act 3 Scene 1 Macbeth says: "We hear our bloody cousins are bestow'd In England and in Ireland, not confessing Their cruel parricide, filling their hearers With strange invention" Presumably, Duncan's sons are suggesting that Macbeth killed Duncan, not them.
Lady Macbeth exhibits the strange behaviors of sleepwalking and obsessively trying to wash imaginary bloodstains from her hands. These behaviors are manifestations of her guilt and inner turmoil over the murders she and her husband have committed.
Lady Macbeth exhibits peculiar behavior as she sleepwalks and tries to wash imaginary blood off her hands, revealing her internal guilt and remorse over the murders she and Macbeth committed. The gentlewoman is instructed to observe and report Lady Macbeth's actions but not to interfere.
The witches
Lady Macbeth tells the guests that this is just a strange habit Macbeth has. "Think of this, good peers, But as a thing of custom. 'Tis no other; Only it spoils the pleasure of the time."
Strange and unnatural events
Strange or unnatural events
In Shakespeare's play "Macbeth," the king of England is shown to have a healing touch that can cure various diseases and illnesses. This power is seen as a divine gift, reflecting the king's virtuous nature and contrasting with the tyrannical rule of Macbeth.
It is strange because the prophecies to Banquo focus on his descendants becoming kings, despite Macbeth's actions to secure his own kingship. This creates a sense of tension and potential conflict between their futures, as Banquo's lineage could threaten Macbeth's reign. The prophecies also suggest a different outcome for Banquo compared to Macbeth, emphasizing fate's role in their respective destinies.
Lennox and the other lords are suspicious of Macbeth as they believe he is responsible for Duncan's murder. They are also concerned about the strange events that have been occurring since Macbeth became King, such as Banquo's murder and Fleance's escape. They begin to question Macbeth's leadership and his ability to rule the kingdom.