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What is the significance of Malcolm's army carrying branches from Birnam wood to the castle?
The witches predicted Macbeth's army would be defeated only if Birnam wood comes to his castle - APEX
How does Macbeth's first meeting with the witches tempt him and Lady Macbeth?
The witches' prophecies all come true. Indeed Macbeth should beware Macduff because Macduff is the one who kills him, the one who is not of woman born. The forest of Birnam Wood (or part of it anyway) does travel to Dunsinane before the final battle.
Whom does Macbeth have murdered to keep one of the witches' prophecies from coming true?
He kills Banquo to thwart the prophecy about Banquo's issue becoming kings, but it doesn't work because Fleance escapes. He kills Macduff's family because of the warning to "Beware Macduff" but it doesn't work because Macduff escapes. Both times he kills the wrong person or people.
How did Macbeth respond to the prophecies?
Macbeth's first reaction is to dismiss the prophecies out of hand, as would any sane person. However, the grain of truth, and his own ambition, are what lead him to wonder, though not necessarily believe, the prophecies to be true. It can be argued that it is not his reaction to the prophecies which is important, but that of his wife. Lady Macbeth, who does not hesitate to believe the prophecies, is the one to spur her husband into the actions that follow, and lead to his eventual downfall.
How did a sailor's wife offend one of the witches in Macbeth?
how did the sailors' wife did to offend the witches
What is the significance of Malcolm's army carrying branches from Birnam wood to the castle?
The witches predicted Macbeth's army would be defeated only if Birnam wood comes to his castle - APEX
Were the prophesies of witches proved true to banquo in Macbeth?
Banquo was able to see some of the witches' prophecies fulfilled, like the one about Macbeth becoming king. He was also aware, as he lay there dying with twenty trenched gashes in his head, that their prophecy about him not becoming the king looked like it was going to come true also.
How does Macbeth's first meeting with the witches tempt him and Lady Macbeth?
The witches' prophecies all come true. Indeed Macbeth should beware Macduff because Macduff is the one who kills him, the one who is not of woman born. The forest of Birnam Wood (or part of it anyway) does travel to Dunsinane before the final battle.
Did cassandra's prophecies come true?
Cassandra's prophecies always came true. However, she was cursed so that people thought she was crazy and never believed her prophecies or heeded her warnings.
What was Macbeth's relationship with the witches?
Macbeth's relationship with the witches was one of manipulation and temptation. The witches planted seeds of ambition and power in Macbeth's mind, leading him to commit horrific acts in order to fulfill their prophecies. They acted as catalysts for Macbeth's downfall by exploiting his weaknesses and desires.
In act 4 what is macbeths attitude torwards the witches this time?
Ambivalent as always. He is never sure whether he can change what they have said or whether he can rely on it; whether it will happen no matter what he does or whether he has to act to try to prevent it.
Whom does Macbeth have murdered to keep one of the witches' prophecies from coming true?
He kills Banquo to thwart the prophecy about Banquo's issue becoming kings, but it doesn't work because Fleance escapes. He kills Macduff's family because of the warning to "Beware Macduff" but it doesn't work because Macduff escapes. Both times he kills the wrong person or people.
What is the name of the glass balls in Harry Potter 5?
They're prophecies, but they don't all come true. Supposedly if you break one open, the prophecy is revealed.
Was the Japanese earthquake predicted by Nostradamus?
Ofcorse it is. Nostradamus is one of the most famous prophets. Many of his prophecies have come true, but some believe that he is a CHARLATAN. He predicted about the darker future specifically about THE MAYAN'S prophecies.
How did Macbeth respond to the prophecies?
Macbeth's first reaction is to dismiss the prophecies out of hand, as would any sane person. However, the grain of truth, and his own ambition, are what lead him to wonder, though not necessarily believe, the prophecies to be true. It can be argued that it is not his reaction to the prophecies which is important, but that of his wife. Lady Macbeth, who does not hesitate to believe the prophecies, is the one to spur her husband into the actions that follow, and lead to his eventual downfall.
What is the Banquos responce in act 2 scene 3?
In Act 2, Scene 3 of Macbeth, Banquo expresses his unease and suspicions about the witches' prophecies coming true for Macbeth. He also reveals his belief that Macbeth may have had a hand in King Duncan's murder. Banquo's response reflects his growing concern about Macbeth's actions and the potential consequences of the supernatural elements at play.
Why is it appropriate that Malcolm give the order to cut down trees for use as camouflage?
Malcolm's plans to camouflage themselves (soliders) with tree branches from Birnam Wood, so Macbeth would not notice them coming until it was too late. This plan fulfilled one of the prophecies of the witches, that Macbeth will have nothing to fear until Birnam Wood begins to move.
