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he throught he'd be the sickest lad if he sliced the king ear to ear.

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Macbeth will become King. He'll have control over everything in the land

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Who discovers duncan has been murdered?

Duncan was the King of England, and was the lover of Macbeth. He was murdered, because in order for Macbeth to fulfill his plan and become king, Duncan would have to die. Duncan's fatal flaw was that he was too trusting. For example, he thought that none of his friends could really be enemies. If Duncan was more careful about his safety at Macbeth's castle, he may have had a chance to survive. But Duncan's flaw, wasn't something so horrible that he should die. Most people need to trust each other more, and just because one person did, he shouldn't have to die. Macbeth, possibly encouraged by the weakened position of Duncan, formed an alliance with their first cousin Thorfinn, earl of Orkney, Caithness and Sutherland under the King of Norway started a revolt. The rival armies met and Duncan was defeated and killed on August 1, 1040 near Elgin in Moray. There is some dispute as to the exact nature of Duncan's death, some texts say he died in battle and others say he was killed shortly after the battle by Macbeth.


Where was onomatopoeia used in Macbeth?

Well, I can only find one. I am some what looking hard for them but not too in depth. Basically what I have is after Macbeth murders Duncan he is in his palace with Lady Macbeth. "[Kocking] Knock, Knock, Knock! Who's there,"


What was the title that duncan gave to Macbeth?

Some people might think that Duncan gives this title to Macbeth because Macbeth was instrumental in capturing the traitor Thane of Cawdor. But this is wrong. The Thane of Ross brings the news to Duncan of Cawdor's treachery but does not name Macbeth as the man that captures him. Ross is then told to find Macbeth and tell him that he is now the Thane of Cawdor. When Ross tells him this, Macbeth is astonished: he says "The thane of Cawdor lives--a prosperous gentleman! Why do you dress me in borrowed robes?" He would not have been astonished had he been the man to capture Cawdor. What is more, Ross is not surprised that he is astonished, because Ross knows that Macbeth has not yet heard of Cawdor's treachery. It is possible that Duncan misunderstood Ross's report and believed that Macbeth could simultaneously be in Forres (in northern Scotland) and Fife (in southern Scotland) fighting two different battles at the same time. If he was that much of a dimwit about the geography of the country he was supposed to be king of, then he might have rewarded Macbeth for something he did not do. It is far more likely that Macbeth receives the title either because Duncan wants to reward the brave and victorious Macbeth who defeated Macdonweald, or that his choice of Macbeth as the recipient is entirely arbitrary.


What are some discourses in Macbeth?

Macduff wishes to foil Macbeth's placement on the throne, and ends up killing him. Banquo is apparently a foil to Macbeth because his son will take the throne after him, and he feels this threatens his position. Duncan appears to Macbeth as a foil to prevent him getting to the throne.


What is the Name of Macbeth's dagger?

The dagger Macbeth sees is a hallucination. Becuase Lady Macbeth has put the idea of killing King Duncan into his head, Macbeth is beginning to wonder what to do. He believes he is seeing a dagger and believes that it is a sign for what he should do.

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What does Lady Macbeth says when she finds out King Duncan is coming to her home?

Quick, get some Duncan Donuts in!


Why do you disagree that Macbeth is a tool used by other characters?

I disagree with the notion that Macbeth is merely a tool because he makes conscious decisions throughout the play that lead to his downfall. He commits the murder of King Duncan and progresses on a path of ambition and tyranny by his own choice, not solely due to the influence of others like Lady Macbeth or the witches. Macbeth is a complex character with agency and responsibility for his actions.


What is Macbeth about and who is he?

Macbeth is a play written in about 1606 by William Shakespeare. It is the story of Macbeth, a Scottish nobleman who becomes king after the previous king dies. The previous king, Duncan, dies as a result of Macbeth murdering him in his bed as Duncan was attending a party at Macbeth's house. Macbeth is encouraged to do this by his wife and by some cryptic statements made by three witches.


Who discovers duncan has been murdered?

Duncan was the King of England, and was the lover of Macbeth. He was murdered, because in order for Macbeth to fulfill his plan and become king, Duncan would have to die. Duncan's fatal flaw was that he was too trusting. For example, he thought that none of his friends could really be enemies. If Duncan was more careful about his safety at Macbeth's castle, he may have had a chance to survive. But Duncan's flaw, wasn't something so horrible that he should die. Most people need to trust each other more, and just because one person did, he shouldn't have to die. Macbeth, possibly encouraged by the weakened position of Duncan, formed an alliance with their first cousin Thorfinn, earl of Orkney, Caithness and Sutherland under the King of Norway started a revolt. The rival armies met and Duncan was defeated and killed on August 1, 1040 near Elgin in Moray. There is some dispute as to the exact nature of Duncan's death, some texts say he died in battle and others say he was killed shortly after the battle by Macbeth.


Why do you think Macbeth and his wife murdered king duncan?

Well first of all, Lady Macbeth didn't murder King Duncan. She was going to, but for some reason Duncan reminded her of her father and she couldn't bring herself to kill him, so Macbeth murdered the King. He murdered the king so the prophecy the three witches told him would come true....that'd he'd become the king.


Where was onomatopoeia used in Macbeth?

Well, I can only find one. I am some what looking hard for them but not too in depth. Basically what I have is after Macbeth murders Duncan he is in his palace with Lady Macbeth. "[Kocking] Knock, Knock, Knock! Who's there,"


What was the title that duncan gave to Macbeth?

Some people might think that Duncan gives this title to Macbeth because Macbeth was instrumental in capturing the traitor Thane of Cawdor. But this is wrong. The Thane of Ross brings the news to Duncan of Cawdor's treachery but does not name Macbeth as the man that captures him. Ross is then told to find Macbeth and tell him that he is now the Thane of Cawdor. When Ross tells him this, Macbeth is astonished: he says "The thane of Cawdor lives--a prosperous gentleman! Why do you dress me in borrowed robes?" He would not have been astonished had he been the man to capture Cawdor. What is more, Ross is not surprised that he is astonished, because Ross knows that Macbeth has not yet heard of Cawdor's treachery. It is possible that Duncan misunderstood Ross's report and believed that Macbeth could simultaneously be in Forres (in northern Scotland) and Fife (in southern Scotland) fighting two different battles at the same time. If he was that much of a dimwit about the geography of the country he was supposed to be king of, then he might have rewarded Macbeth for something he did not do. It is far more likely that Macbeth receives the title either because Duncan wants to reward the brave and victorious Macbeth who defeated Macdonweald, or that his choice of Macbeth as the recipient is entirely arbitrary.


What events that occur in act II go against the natural order of things in Macbeth?

In Act II of Macbeth, some events that go against the natural order of things include the regicide committed by Macbeth, who murders King Duncan, a divine-right monarch. Macbeth also disturbed the natural order by killing sleeping men, which goes against the ancient code of honor in warfare. Furthermore, Macbeth's hallucinations and paranoia disrupt the balance of his mind, leading to irrational and violent actions.


What examples of sarcasm are in Macbeth?

One example of sarcasm in Macbeth is when Lady Macbeth responds to Macbeth's hesitation to murder Duncan by saying, "Infirm of purpose!/ Give me the daggers. The sleeping and the dead/Are but as pictures" (Act 2, Scene 2). This sarcastic remark implies that she sees no difference between killing a sleeping man and looking at a painting.


Who were the monarchs during Macbeth's life and what was their significance?

During Macbeth's life, the monarchs of Scotland were Duncan, Malcolm, and Macbeth himself. Duncan was the king before Macbeth, and his murder by Macbeth led to a chain of events that ultimately brought about Macbeth's demise. Malcolm succeeded Macbeth as the rightful heir to the throne.


Did Lady Macbeth kills Duncan and places the blame on the servants?

At least partly. Macbeth would never have committed the murder if she hadn't pushed him into doing it. But she would never have done it if there hadn't been someone she could push. They were both necessary.


What are some discourses in Macbeth?

Macduff wishes to foil Macbeth's placement on the throne, and ends up killing him. Banquo is apparently a foil to Macbeth because his son will take the throne after him, and he feels this threatens his position. Duncan appears to Macbeth as a foil to prevent him getting to the throne.