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Who is Macbeth referring to by saying to doubt the equivocation of the fiend?
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What is Macbeth referring to when she says to doubt the equivocation of the fiend?
I see that in your production you have cast Macbeth with a woman. That's interesting. (otherwise you must say "he says" not "she says") The quotation you are referring to is: If thou speak'st false, Upon the next tree shalt thou hang alive, Till famine cling thee: if thy speech be sooth, I care not if thou dost for me as much. I pull in resolution, and begin To doubt the equivocation of the fiend That lies like truth: 'Fear not, till Birnam wood Do come to Dunsinane:' and now a wood Comes toward Dunsinane. He's speaking to a messenger who has just told him that Birnam wood is coming to Dunsinane, an event about which he said, earlier in the play, "That can never be!" As the passage clearly shows, he says that if the messenger is telling the truth, he cannot rely on the prophecy "fear not, till Birnam wood do come to Dunsinane", because it is "equivocation"--it seems to say one thing and means another. And who is the "fiend that lies like truth"? You'll need three guesses because there were three of them around that cauldron.
When banquo says thou play'dst most foully for t' he means?
He means he's sceptical of Macbeth's rise to power and starts to doubt that Macbeth acted righteously for the position of king, despite the witches' prophecy saying he would be king. It also shows his uncertainty in the witches as he doesn't have full trust in their prophecies
30 What doubts does Macbeth reveal in his soliloquy lines 1-28?
Macbeth's doubts were about the consequences of his deeds in this world. There was also doubt about the deed from his obligations as kinsman and host of Duncan.
What did Macbeth do after the murder of Duncan that was not according to plan?
After the murder of King Duncan it was planned that Macbeth would place the bloody daggers next to the drugged soldiers that were supposed to be keeping watch over King Duncan. This was to be done in order to make the people of Scotland believe that the soldiers had executed the murder.
How do Lennox and the lord assess the situation of the murder and Macbeth as king?
The question is about Act 3 Scene 6. It's a curious scene because the conversation is very guarded and non-specific. However, there can be no doubt that Lennox has correctly deduced that Macbeth is guilty of the murders of Duncan and Banquo and the suspicion on their sons is a smokescreen. The other Lord calls Macbeth a "tyrant" which is considerably more plain.
How does Macbeth feel about the witches after he hears that Birnam Wood is moving.?
"I pull in resolution, and begin to doubt the equivocation of the fiend that lies like truth."
What is a synonym for ambiguity?
vagueness, doubt, uncertainty, obscurity, equivocation, dubiousness
What is Macbeth referring to when she says to doubt the equivocation of the fiend?
I see that in your production you have cast Macbeth with a woman. That's interesting. (otherwise you must say "he says" not "she says") The quotation you are referring to is: If thou speak'st false, Upon the next tree shalt thou hang alive, Till famine cling thee: if thy speech be sooth, I care not if thou dost for me as much. I pull in resolution, and begin To doubt the equivocation of the fiend That lies like truth: 'Fear not, till Birnam wood Do come to Dunsinane:' and now a wood Comes toward Dunsinane. He's speaking to a messenger who has just told him that Birnam wood is coming to Dunsinane, an event about which he said, earlier in the play, "That can never be!" As the passage clearly shows, he says that if the messenger is telling the truth, he cannot rely on the prophecy "fear not, till Birnam wood do come to Dunsinane", because it is "equivocation"--it seems to say one thing and means another. And who is the "fiend that lies like truth"? You'll need three guesses because there were three of them around that cauldron.
Is lady Macbeth commanding?
I doubt if you would have the nerve to stand up to her. Macbeth sure didn't.
What does is mean when a person says ya no doubt?
They are agreeing with you and saying that there is 'no doubt' to what you are saying.
Is it no doubt or know doubt?
if your referring to the band, its no doubt. and if you're talking about the expression, it is also no doubt.
Is it no doubt correct or know doubt?
if your referring to the band, its no doubt. and if you're talking about the expression, it is also no doubt.
Does Lady Macbeth doubt plans to kill Duncan?
Initially, Lady Macbeth is determined and confident in the plan to kill Duncan. However, as the repercussions of the murder start to affect her mental state, she begins to show signs of doubt and guilt.
When banquo says thou play'dst most foully for t' he means?
He means he's sceptical of Macbeth's rise to power and starts to doubt that Macbeth acted righteously for the position of king, despite the witches' prophecy saying he would be king. It also shows his uncertainty in the witches as he doesn't have full trust in their prophecies
30 What doubts does Macbeth reveal in his soliloquy lines 1-28?
Macbeth's doubts were about the consequences of his deeds in this world. There was also doubt about the deed from his obligations as kinsman and host of Duncan.
What does it mean when someone says 'believe it or not'?
It means you can choose to believe what they are saying or you can choose to doubt what they are saying.
Who started saying cool?
i doubt it could be traced accurately
