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How far is Macbeth responsible for the death of King Duncan and his own downfall in Macbeth?
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∙ 15y ago
Macbeth was responsible for the deaths of Macduff's entire family and household. In Act 4 Scene 1 of the Shakespearean play, he decided to kill Macduff. But before he could carry out his plans, he met up with the noble Scotsman Lennox. From that meeting, he learned that Macduff already had fled Scotland for England. So Macbeth changed his murderous plans. Instead, he decided to have everyone in Macduff's family and household killed. Among the victims of the Fife Castle massacre were Macduff's wife and son.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoMacbeth is fully responsible for the death of Duncan even though Lady Macbeth and the Weird Sisters influenced his decision.
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How far is Lady Macbeth responsible for the death of King Duncan in the story 'Macbeth'?
If Macbeth and his wife stood trial today, she would probably receive a greater sentence than he. She hatched the plot and incited him to do the deed.
Who was thought to be the killer of Duncan?
"I" said Macbeth, "with the servants' daggers. I killed Macbeth."
What does Macbeth wish the knocKing could do to Duncan?
he wishes that it could wake Duncan from death
Does Lady Macbeth help in Macbeth's downfall?
Lady Macbeth plays a major role in the downfall of Macbeth. She was the one that convinced Macbeth to commit the murder of Duncan, believing that power would bring them happiness. This is the first crime that we see in the play that Macbeth has commited. After the murder of Duncan, Macbeth is made king. He has lots of power and he craves to use it, but was never happy, causing his downfall. When Lady Macbeth commits suicide is another key point in Macbeth's downfall because as he has seen so much death and caused pain to so many others he becomes numb to it and no longer cares about anything, and wishes to die himself although he does not consider suicide like Lady Macbeth this is shown when he says "Why should I play the roman fool and die on my own sword?" Lady Macbeth also plays a major part in the downfall of Macbeth as from the moment when she takes the bloody daggers off Macbeth after he kills Duncan she starts turning mad throughout the whole of the play up until the point when she commits suicide. Lady Macbeth suffers from a guilty conscience during most of the play and starts sleepwalking, imagining that she still has blood and her hands so she tries to wash it off. This is also important in Macbeth's downfall because it emotionally affects him and he himself starts going mad by having dreams and seeing the ghost of Banquo as well as contributing to the suspicion that falls on Macbeth.
When does macbeth begin to hope for duncan's death?
When Malcolm is named heir to the throne.
How was Duncan's grooms death revealed?
Macbeth said that he killed Duncan's grooms out of anger over Duncan's death.
Who plans out duncan's death?
Lady Macbeth
How far is Lady Macbeth responsible for the death of King Duncan in the story 'Macbeth'?
If Macbeth and his wife stood trial today, she would probably receive a greater sentence than he. She hatched the plot and incited him to do the deed.
What was King Donald's death in Macbeth?
king duncan?
Who was thought to be the killer of Duncan?
"I" said Macbeth, "with the servants' daggers. I killed Macbeth."
What does Macbeth wish the knocKing could do to Duncan?
he wishes that it could wake Duncan from death
What decision does duncan regret in Macbeth?
He kills the chairman, and he admits it saying he did it out of rage, scaring Duncan's sons more.
Does Lady Macbeth help in Macbeth's downfall?
Lady Macbeth plays a major role in the downfall of Macbeth. She was the one that convinced Macbeth to commit the murder of Duncan, believing that power would bring them happiness. This is the first crime that we see in the play that Macbeth has commited. After the murder of Duncan, Macbeth is made king. He has lots of power and he craves to use it, but was never happy, causing his downfall. When Lady Macbeth commits suicide is another key point in Macbeth's downfall because as he has seen so much death and caused pain to so many others he becomes numb to it and no longer cares about anything, and wishes to die himself although he does not consider suicide like Lady Macbeth this is shown when he says "Why should I play the roman fool and die on my own sword?" Lady Macbeth also plays a major part in the downfall of Macbeth as from the moment when she takes the bloody daggers off Macbeth after he kills Duncan she starts turning mad throughout the whole of the play up until the point when she commits suicide. Lady Macbeth suffers from a guilty conscience during most of the play and starts sleepwalking, imagining that she still has blood and her hands so she tries to wash it off. This is also important in Macbeth's downfall because it emotionally affects him and he himself starts going mad by having dreams and seeing the ghost of Banquo as well as contributing to the suspicion that falls on Macbeth.
When the kings death is revealed who does Macbeth kill to keep them from talking?
Duncan's guards.
When does macbeth begin to hope for duncan's death?
When Malcolm is named heir to the throne.
What is king duncan doing when he was murder?
King Duncan is murdered in his sleep by Macbeth as he visits Macbeth's castle. This betrayal occurs while Duncan is resting peacefully, unaware of the danger posed by Macbeth's ambition.
What was the symbol that signals the death of Duncan?
An owl...believed to be screaming as the death of Duncan took place. Also could be the bell that Lady Macbeth rings as a signal for Macbeth to commit the murder. "The bell invites me; hear it not Duncan for it is a knell that summons thee to Heaven or to Hell."
