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In the Shakespearean play, the witches made two sets of promises to Macbeth [c. 1014-August 15, 1057]. The first set was an implied promise of glorious job changes. In Act 1 Scene 3, the witches implied that Macbeth would become the Thane of Cawdor and the King of Scotland. These were implied promises, because they greeted him with these two titles. There was an implicit promise that he would occupy each of those positions. The second set of promises was made in Act 4 Scene 1. Macbeth sought the witches to get an exact idea of what he needed to consolidate his kingship in the aftermath of killing King Duncan I [d. August 14, 1040] and becoming the King of Scotland. In this second visit, the witches in essence promised Macbeth security in his reign. They promised him that he only had to beware of Macduff. Likewise did they promise him that he needed to worry only about Birnam Wood moving to Dunsinane Castle and to fear only a man not born of woman. But the witches didn't connect the three baleful events. Specifically, they didn't identify Macduff as the man not born of woman. Macbeth was left trying to sort out fantastical interpretations of the dangerous mystery man. He wasn't told, or helped to find, the answer in Macduff's being delivered, not born, by Caesarian section from a dead mother who therefore was no longer a living, breathing woman but a corpse.
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∙ 11y agoSomeone said, "The witches offer him the crown if he does exactly what they tell him to." Except that they don't tell him to do anything. The witches tell him that he will be king, but do not explain how that is going to happen. He complains, "Stay you imperfect speakers, tell me more!" but he doesn't get any help. He has to work it out for himself.
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∙ 7y agoMacbeth sees the witches twice, in Act 1 and in Act 4. On the first occasion, they predict that he will be king. On the second, they conjure up some spirits which offer advice ("Beware Macduff!") and further predictions. Although Macbeth uses the phrase "all as the weird women promis'd", the word "promise" suggests that the witches are in some way accountable for what they say, but they are not. The word "prediction" is preferable to "promise", and there are only three of them: Macbeth will be king; he will be defeated by one who is not "of woman born", and he will be defeated when Birnam Wood moves to Dunsinane.
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∙ 13y agoThe witches say to macbeth: hail thane of glaims (which he was) then hail thane of cawdoor (which is a higher role) and hail king.
Then they say Banquo that his son's will be kings
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∙ 7y agoThe thaneship of Cawdor and the throne of Scotland. They also said that Banquo's descendants would be king.
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∙ 13y agoThey promised that he'd be less powerful than MacBeth, but a better person; not as happy with his job but happier overall; and that his sons would be kings.
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∙ 10y agoMacbeth will become Thane of Cawdor and king. Banquo's heirs will become kings.
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∙ 10y ago"Speak, if you can."
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What is the point of the part the three witches play in Macbeth?
The witches predict that Macbeth will be king and how he will fall. These predictions cause Macbeth to dedicate his life to following the witches predictions, doing whatever it takes to make them come true, or to avoid them.
Why did the 3 witches make predictions?
in macbeth the three witches made predictions due to they foretold the happenings of the future of macbeth however weren't meant to interfere then causing the events that followed
Why do you think Macbeth is startled by the witches predictions in act 1 of Macbeth by Shakespeare?
Why do you think Macbeth is startled by the witches prediction's in act 1 of Macbeth by Shakespeare
How does Lady Macbeth's attitude fulfill the witches' fair and foul prediction from Act I scene i?
She pushes MacBeth to kill the king and by doing so fulfills the witches predictions.
Which of the witches predictions in Act you most interests Macbeth?
This is a personal preference question. Only you can answer it. That means you have to read the play and react to it.
What are the witches predictions for Na what are the witches predictions for Macbeth?
The witches predict that Banquo's descendants will inherit the throne, that Macbeth will become king, and that no man born of a woman can harm him.
What is the point of the part the three witches play in Macbeth?
The witches predict that Macbeth will be king and how he will fall. These predictions cause Macbeth to dedicate his life to following the witches predictions, doing whatever it takes to make them come true, or to avoid them.
Why did the 3 witches make predictions?
in macbeth the three witches made predictions due to they foretold the happenings of the future of macbeth however weren't meant to interfere then causing the events that followed
What cause Macbeth to self destruct?
When Macbeth saw that the witches second set of predictions were coming true, Macbeth lost it.
Why do you think Macbeth is startled by the witches predictions in act 1 of Macbeth by Shakespeare?
Why do you think Macbeth is startled by the witches prediction's in act 1 of Macbeth by Shakespeare
What time is created by the predictions of the witches?
The predictions of the witches in the play "Macbeth" create a sense of urgency and propel the story forward, impacting the decisions and actions of the characters. The witches' prophecies set in motion a chain of events that ultimately lead to Macbeth's downfall.
Did Macbeth killed king Duncan because of the witches predictions?
Macbeth kills King Duncan because he is manipulated and influenced by the witches' prophecies, particularly the prediction that he will become king. While the witches' predictions play a role in triggering Macbeth's ambition, ultimately it is his own choices and actions that lead to Duncan's murder.
What were the three witches predictions?
The three witches in Shakespeare's play Macbeth predict that Macbeth will become Thane of Cawdor and King of Scotland, and that Banquo's descendants will become kings. Many get confused and think that one of the predictions is that Macbeth will become Thane of Glamis. However this is not a prediction; when the witches meet Macbeth, he is already Thane of Glamis. They also predicted that they would kill him and rape him
How does Lady Macbeth's attitude fulfill the witches' fair and foul prediction from Act I scene i?
She pushes MacBeth to kill the king and by doing so fulfills the witches predictions.
What event foreshadows that fleance will not die in macbeth?
The witches' predictions that he will be the father of a line of kings.
Why does Macbeth take the witches predictions seriously?
Macbeth takes the witches' predictions seriously because they have already proven to be accurate when they predicted his victory in battle. Their prophecies align with his ambitions, fueling his desires for power and greatness, making him believe their words will come true. Additionally, the supernatural elements surrounding the witches make their predictions seem more credible and otherworldly to him.
Who does Macbeth tell about the witches prophecy?
Macbeth heads home to prepare his household for a royal visit. But he first sends a letter ahead, to give his wife the news of the witches' predictions. He shows up not too long after Lady Macbeth finishes reading his message [Act 1 Scene 5].
