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One possible explanation: So that Macbeth will have heirs for the throne he takes from Duncan, so that Banquo's sons will not eventually take the throne, as the witches first predicted.

Another explanation: Macbeth doesn't really ever say that he wants his wife to bear him sons... He just says, "Bring forth men children only,/ for thy undaunted mettle should compose / Nothing but males." This is in act one, scene seven, after Lady Macbeth has told Macbeth how they can kill Duncan. By this he means that Lady Macbeth's commanding and ruthless nature is more suited to having boys than girls. OK, so Macbeth has masculinity issues. How else do you think Lady M was able to talk him into the murder?

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What does Macbeth mean Bring forth men children only?

In Act 1, Scene 7 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," Lady Macbeth expresses her desire for her husband to only father male children. She believes that men are seen as stronger and more capable of ruling than women, and she wants her husband to only produce sons who can inherit power and continue their legacy. This line reflects the gender norms and expectations of the time, where male heirs were often preferred over female ones for succession and power.


Who does Macbeth kill in the play Macbeth?

The Macbeth family victim list is: King Duncan, his two chamberlains, Banquo, a fellow general, but his son escapes, Lady Macduff and her children (Lady Macduff's murder is not shown onstage to emphasize the horror of killing children) Macbeth also kills young Siward towards the end


Read this passage MACBETH. Bring forth men-children only For thy undaunted mettle should compose Nothing but males. Will it not be received When we have mark'd with blood those sleepy two Of his own c?

He has decided to kill the king- Apex


How does Lady Macbeth hear about the prophecy?

Macbeth wrote Lady Macbeth a letter describing his encounter with the witches. Lady Macbeth reads it out at the beginning of Act I Scene 5


Why does Macbeth succumb to Lady Macbeth's demand that he murder Duncan?

She desires the kingship for him and wants him to murder Duncan in order for Macbeth to obtain it. Not only that, but Macbeth has a weak will, and Lady Macbeth, being determined and intelligent, manages to persuade the indecisive Macbeth to commit regicide.

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Why does Macbeth tell his wife she should only have male children?

Macbeth tells his wife this because he fears the witches' prophecy that Banquo's descendants will inherit the throne, and having only male children ensures that his lineage will not be overthrown. This reflects Macbeth's ambition and paranoia about holding onto power.


What does Macbeth mean Bring forth men children only?

In Act 1, Scene 7 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," Lady Macbeth expresses her desire for her husband to only father male children. She believes that men are seen as stronger and more capable of ruling than women, and she wants her husband to only produce sons who can inherit power and continue their legacy. This line reflects the gender norms and expectations of the time, where male heirs were often preferred over female ones for succession and power.


Can there be an issue with your genes so that you are only able to have male children?

yes


Why you should ever get married?

Like an animals, there is sperm in the male's body and not the female's body. There is a cell in the female's body that a child is born in, but only if the male's sperm is there. If you don't want children, Why would you want to be lonely?


What does a woman have that can influence a man to make a bad decision?

The only thing I can think of is Shakespeare's Macbeth, where the main character (Macbeth)'s wife influences her husband to kill. You should look for the perswasive techniques Lady Macbeth uses to achieve this.


Why is Islamic education intended only for male children?

Islamic education was never intended ONLY for male children, please check your questions before you ask them, Islam is for everyone, male or female and it is suitable for any person any place at any time.


Should you hibernate the male corn snake only or the female corn snake only?

the both of them male and feamale


How does the family units receive their children?

They have to apply to receive children which can be accepted or denied . They can only have one male and female .


Who does Macbeth kill in the play Macbeth?

The Macbeth family victim list is: King Duncan, his two chamberlains, Banquo, a fellow general, but his son escapes, Lady Macduff and her children (Lady Macduff's murder is not shown onstage to emphasize the horror of killing children) Macbeth also kills young Siward towards the end


Read this passage MACBETH. Bring forth men-children only For thy undaunted mettle should compose Nothing but males. Will it not be received When we have mark'd with blood those sleepy two Of his own c?

He has decided to kill the king- Apex


How does Lady Macbeth hear about the prophecy?

Macbeth wrote Lady Macbeth a letter describing his encounter with the witches. Lady Macbeth reads it out at the beginning of Act I Scene 5


Should heterosexual men answer questions about male homosexuality?

Since all heterosexual men that are only attracted to the opposite sex have a fear male homosexuality, only gay men and only bisexual men and only men that have bisexual tendencies should be allowed to answer questions about male homosexuality.