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It means that Macduff was delivered by caesarian section, and therefore, was not "of woman born" in the conventional sense; meaning that, according to the witches' prophecy, he would be capable of killing Macbeth.

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Why didn't Macbeth kill macduff?

No, Macbeth killed Macduff's family but not Macduff. Macduff kills Macbeth after telling Macbeth that he wasn't born of a woman; he was born of a C-section or "untimely ripped" from his mother's womb as it says in the play. After Macduff reveals this it appears that Macbeth gives up on fighting because he realizes that it is his destiny to die at the hands of Macduff and then he makes an effort to die an honorable fighting death. Macduff kills and beheads Macbeth off stage, and then he brings Macbeth's head on a pole and presents it to Malcolm the new and rightful king of Scotland.


What growing realization do these statements about the witches seem to reflect?

On the battlefield, Macbeth at last encounters Macduff. They fight, and when Macbeth insists that he is invincible because of the witches' prophecy, Macduff tells Macbeth that he was not of woman born, but rather from his mother's womb / Untimely ripped (5.10.15-16). Macbeth suddenly fears for his life.


Who said the quote Despair thy charm And let the angel whom thou still hast served tell thee Macduff was from his mother's womb untimely ripped in the play Macbeth?

Macduff says this


Why does Macduff not go to Macbeth's crowning?

If you are referring to Shakespeare's classic Macbeth, it's because Macduff hates Macbeth. Remember, Macbeth turns evil because of hunger for power. Macbeth killed Macduff's wife and children because Macduff knew Macbeth killed Duncan. He wanted to kill Macduff, but Macduff was gone. Macbeth killed Macduff's family because he felt they were in his way and stopping him from achieving his goals.


Quotes from Macbeth who says and let the angel whom thou?

Macduff: Despair thy charm, and let the angel whom thou still hast seved tell thee, Macduff was from his mother's womb untimely ripp'd.

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Was macduff born by caesarian section?

According to Shakespeare's play "Macbeth," Macduff tells Macbeth that he was "from his mother's womb untimely ripp'd," implying that he was born via caesarean section. This detail is used to emphasize the prophecy that Macbeth cannot be killed by anyone born of a woman in a natural way.


Why didn't Macbeth kill macduff?

No, Macbeth killed Macduff's family but not Macduff. Macduff kills Macbeth after telling Macbeth that he wasn't born of a woman; he was born of a C-section or "untimely ripped" from his mother's womb as it says in the play. After Macduff reveals this it appears that Macbeth gives up on fighting because he realizes that it is his destiny to die at the hands of Macduff and then he makes an effort to die an honorable fighting death. Macduff kills and beheads Macbeth off stage, and then he brings Macbeth's head on a pole and presents it to Malcolm the new and rightful king of Scotland.


What growing realization do these statements about the witches seem to reflect?

On the battlefield, Macbeth at last encounters Macduff. They fight, and when Macbeth insists that he is invincible because of the witches' prophecy, Macduff tells Macbeth that he was not of woman born, but rather from his mother's womb / Untimely ripped (5.10.15-16). Macbeth suddenly fears for his life.


Who said the quote Despair thy charm And let the angel whom thou still hast served tell thee Macduff was from his mother's womb untimely ripped in the play Macbeth?

Macduff says this


What prophecy does the second apparition make?

The second apparition tells Macbeth to beware of Macduff, saying that he is not born of a woman in the traditional sense but was instead "from his mother's womb untimely ripped." This suggests that Macduff was born through Caesarean section, indicating that he poses a threat to Macbeth.


How does the 3rd prophecy about someone of women born come true?

In Shakespeare's Macbeth, the witches prophecy to Macbeth that he cannot be killed by any man born of a woman. Macbeth takes this to mean that he is safe from violence. It is later revealed to him that "Macduff was from his mother's womb untimely ripped," meaning that Macduff was not "born" in the strict sense.


Why does Macduff not go to Macbeth's crowning?

If you are referring to Shakespeare's classic Macbeth, it's because Macduff hates Macbeth. Remember, Macbeth turns evil because of hunger for power. Macbeth killed Macduff's wife and children because Macduff knew Macbeth killed Duncan. He wanted to kill Macduff, but Macduff was gone. Macbeth killed Macduff's family because he felt they were in his way and stopping him from achieving his goals.


Quotes from Macbeth who says and let the angel whom thou?

Macduff: Despair thy charm, and let the angel whom thou still hast seved tell thee, Macduff was from his mother's womb untimely ripp'd.


What is Macduff's startling revelaton to Macbeth?

"Macduff was from his mother's womb untimely ripp'd". According to the definition accepted by the witches, this makes Macduff not "born of woman" and thus not subject to the prophecy that none of woman born could harm Macbeth. It's a bit startling to us, since most of us think of people delivered by Caesarean section as being "born".


What happens to lady macduff and her children?

Lady MacDuff and her children are killed in Act 4 of "Macbeth". Macbeth hires assassins to kill the MacDuff family because he fears MacDuff is plotting against him..


5 names of actors from Macbeth?

Macbeth Lady Macbeth Banquo Fleance Malcolm Donalbain Macduff Lady Macduff


Why did Macbeth not want to fight Mac duff?

Macbeth was macduff's host and he was under macduff(in ranking)