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How does Lady Macbeth react to Macbeth's letter detailing the witches' prophecy that he will be king?
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she wants to kill duncan so her husband can get his spot
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∙ 11y agoShe is determined to make the prophecies come true and prays to be made into an inhuman monster in order to do so.
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Macbeth Who says cannot be ill cannot be good?
Macbeth says it, when he's contemplating the witches' prophecy.
How does the witches' prophecy that Macbeth will one day be king change Macbeth's character?
Macbeth becomes greedy and overly ambitious.
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.
What event in act iv foreshadows Macbeth eventual downfall?
The witches show Macbeth a procession of Banquo's descendants as kings.
What conflict rages in Macbeth after he hears the witches' prophecy?
The conflict that rages in Macbeth after he hears the witches prophecy is if he has to take some action to make the prediction true or if it's all up to fate. When he hears Duncan say that Malcolm is to become the next king he knows he has to take action for the prophecy to come true.
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.
How does Lady Macbeth learn of her husband's exploits?
Lady Macbeth learns of her husband's exploits from Macbeth himself, when he writes her a letter detailing the witches' prophecy and his subsequent actions to become king. She also witnesses his growing ambition and desires for power, which further affirm his deeds.
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.
Macbeths desire to eliminate Banquo is based on?
Macbeth's desire to eliminate Banquo is based on his fear of Banquo's descendants eventually taking the throne. The prophecy that Banquo's descendants will inherit the kingship fuels Macbeth's paranoia and drives him to eliminate any potential threats to his own rule. Additionally, Banquo's close relationship with Macbeth and knowledge of the witches' prophecy make him a target for Macbeth's schemes.
Macbeth Who says cannot be ill cannot be good?
Macbeth says it, when he's contemplating the witches' prophecy.
What does Macbeth think about after the witches' prophecy is confirmed by his promotion?
After the witches' prophecy is confirmed by his promotion to Thane of Cawdor, Macbeth starts to consider the idea of becoming king. He begins to ponder the possibility of fulfilling the witches' other prophecy by taking the throne, even if it means resorting to immoral actions.
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.
