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What is happening in the quote They hailed him father to a line of kings Upon my head they placed a fruitless crown and put a barren scepter in my grip in Macbeth?
Macbeth is talking about the witches' prophecy to Banquo "Thou shalt get kings thou thou be none". From this Macbeth infers (although the witches did not actually say so) that his children would not be kings. Macbeth translates "thou shalt get kings" into Banquo being the father to "a line of kings". Well, the witches only said "kings"--they didn't say it was more than two. Then he imagines that none of his children would be kings with a couple of synechdoches: he describes the crown as fruitless (without children) and the sceptre as barren (incapable of having children) when it is the king, himself, which he imagines as fruitless and barren. I cannot hear the phrase "a fruitless crown" without imagining Carmen Miranda. Sorry if I have now put this image in your head.
What resolution does Macbeth make in this scene?
(Apex Learning) That he will take action instead of being indecisive.
Who was with Macbeth when he met the witches?
In Act 4 Scene 1, he left the royal palace at Forres, to meet the witches. Many editions of the play say that the witches were in a cavern. However, this does not come from the original text of the play in the First Folio, and it is unlikely that it was portrayed that way in any early performances of the play. Their cauldron would have been brought up on the trap door, rather than being in the concealment space, thus enabling their quick departure. In this case, Macbeth sought the witches out; this is when he goes to meet the witches. In Act 1 Scene 2, Macbeth had met the three witches by accident on his part, by design on theirs, and they meet on a "blasted heath" according to Macbeth's line. The witches knew that Macbeth would be crossing the heath. They placed themselves on collision course with Macbeth and his friend and fellow General Banquo.
What did Macbeth mean by he's here in double trust?
Macbeth says "He's here in double trust" in Shakespeare's Macbeth. He is considering the possibility of assassinating his king, Duncan, so that he can ascend to the throne. He means that Duncan has two reasons to trust Macbeth: 1: He is "his kinsman and his subject," so he would naturally be repulsed by the idea of killing Duncan; 2: Macbeth is hosting the king in his home; Duncan would assume that Macbeth would be sheltering him because of this, so he would not suspect his host to be the murderer. The use of the word "trust" in this line is very good. When Shakespeare could just say "Duncan wouldn't suspect me for two reasons," he concisely presents the idea of a very natural trust that Duncan has in Macbeth, a trust which Macbeth is about to betray.
How does Macbeth get the two murders to undertake Banquo's killing?
Macbeth turns them against Banquo by reminding them that they have been placed inferior in position by Banquo and that they should not let him get a way with it. Second he tells them that Banquo is a threat to himself as king and therefore should be rid of.
What is happening in the quote They hailed him father to a line of kings Upon my head they placed a fruitless crown and put a barren scepter in my grip in Macbeth?
Macbeth is talking about the witches' prophecy to Banquo "Thou shalt get kings thou thou be none". From this Macbeth infers (although the witches did not actually say so) that his children would not be kings. Macbeth translates "thou shalt get kings" into Banquo being the father to "a line of kings". Well, the witches only said "kings"--they didn't say it was more than two. Then he imagines that none of his children would be kings with a couple of synechdoches: he describes the crown as fruitless (without children) and the sceptre as barren (incapable of having children) when it is the king, himself, which he imagines as fruitless and barren. I cannot hear the phrase "a fruitless crown" without imagining Carmen Miranda. Sorry if I have now put this image in your head.
What about Banquo makes Macbeth uncomfortable?
Banquo has children who might inherit the crown whereas "Upon my head they placed a fruitless crown" by which he means the witches have predicted that Macbeth will be the king but will not have children to inherit. ("Fruitless crown" always makes me think of Carmen Miranda for some reason.)
How did Macbeth kill king Duncan?
when Macbeth and banquo were returning from the battlefield, they met the weird sisters who prophesied that Macbeth will be the thane of glamis, thane of cawdor as well as the future king of Scotland. since after returning from back Macbeth was proclaimed thane of cawdor, he became ambitious and wanted to be the future king of Scotland. therefore when duncan came to visit Macbeth to honour him for his outstanding bravery, he instigated by lady Macbeth murdered duncan
What are the characteristics of Duncan throughout Macbeth?
One answer: Duncan is insightful, respectful and shows moral order for the little time he has in the play. Another: Duncan is far from insightful: he is astonished by the treason of Cawdor ("He was a gentleman in whom I placed an absolute trust."), chooses the feckless Malcolm as his heir instead of the better-qualified Macbeth, and is oblivious to the resentment Macbeth feels over being passed over. He is a good man but not a very good king.
What resolution does Macbeth make in this scene?
(Apex Learning) That he will take action instead of being indecisive.
Who was with Macbeth when he met the witches?
In Act 4 Scene 1, he left the royal palace at Forres, to meet the witches. Many editions of the play say that the witches were in a cavern. However, this does not come from the original text of the play in the First Folio, and it is unlikely that it was portrayed that way in any early performances of the play. Their cauldron would have been brought up on the trap door, rather than being in the concealment space, thus enabling their quick departure. In this case, Macbeth sought the witches out; this is when he goes to meet the witches. In Act 1 Scene 2, Macbeth had met the three witches by accident on his part, by design on theirs, and they meet on a "blasted heath" according to Macbeth's line. The witches knew that Macbeth would be crossing the heath. They placed themselves on collision course with Macbeth and his friend and fellow General Banquo.
Why is the topic of lady macbeths womanliness raised again?
The topic of Lady Macbeth's womanliness is raised again to highlight her struggle with societal expectations and gender roles. By questioning her womanliness, the play examines the traditional feminine virtues and expectations placed upon women, and Lady Macbeth's deviation from them in her ruthless pursuit of power. This theme adds complexity to her character and underscores the societal pressures faced by women in Shakespearean times.
What did Macbeth mean by he's here in double trust?
Macbeth says "He's here in double trust" in Shakespeare's Macbeth. He is considering the possibility of assassinating his king, Duncan, so that he can ascend to the throne. He means that Duncan has two reasons to trust Macbeth: 1: He is "his kinsman and his subject," so he would naturally be repulsed by the idea of killing Duncan; 2: Macbeth is hosting the king in his home; Duncan would assume that Macbeth would be sheltering him because of this, so he would not suspect his host to be the murderer. The use of the word "trust" in this line is very good. When Shakespeare could just say "Duncan wouldn't suspect me for two reasons," he concisely presents the idea of a very natural trust that Duncan has in Macbeth, a trust which Macbeth is about to betray.
Are Macdonwald and the original Thane of Cawdor the same person?
No. Macdonwald was "unseamed" (killed) by Macbeth in Forress, Scotland. The Thane of Cawdor was captured the previous day at a battle in Fife (over a hundred miles away. We hear of the execution of the Thane of Cawdor in Act I, scene iv; Macdonwald already has his decpitated head placed on the battlements in Act I, scene ii. Hence, they cannot be the same person.
What is a past participle of place?
Place is a regular verb so the PP is placed. place / placed / placed He has placed his cards on the table.
Is placed an irregular verb?
No, Present- place Past- Placed Participle- placed
What is past participle of place?
Place is a regular verb so the PP is placed. place / placed / placed He has placed his cards on the table.
