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The Shakespearean play 'Macbeth' began and ended with Scotland at war with Another Country. In Act 1 Scene 2, King Duncan I [d. August 14, 1040] received the reports of victory for his rule and for Scotland against the seemingly overwhelming numbers of invading Norwegians and rebellious Scotsmen. So the play began with war between King Duncan I of Scotland and King Sweno [c. 1016-1035] of Norway. In Act 5 Scene 2, the 10,000 man strong army of Siward, Earl of Northumberland and General of the English forces, had crossed Scotland's border with northern England. They already were advancing towards Birnam Wood, as one stage on route to their final destination of Macbeth's royal residence at Dunsinane Castle. And so the play ended with war between King Macbeth [c. 1014-August 15, 1057] of Scotland and Sainted King Edward the Confessor [c. 1003-January 5, 1066] of England.
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Why does the throne have to be filled so quickly in Macbeth?
because Scotland is about to go to war with england
What century was Macbeth from?
The 11th century. Macbeth was King of Scotland from 1040-1057.
Who told Macduff that his family was dead?
Ross, he told them in England. Just before they go to war against Scotland and Macbeth
What did Macbeth want to become king of?
Scotland
What are Norway and Scotland fighting for in Macbeth?
The story of Macbeth takes place in Scotland in 1040. At that time both England and Scotland (and Ireland) were continually being attacked by Scandinavians from Denmark or Norway. In earlier times it had been the Vikings; in later times it was their descendants from Normandy, the Normans. In the 900s the Danes controlled a large part of England until they were evicted in 950. In Macbeth, the Norwegians have attacked Scotland (with the help of the Thane of Cawdor).
What two countries are at war at the beginning of Macbeth?
Scotland and Norway
Why does the throne have to be filled so quickly in Macbeth?
because Scotland is about to go to war with england
What countries were at war in the play Macbeth?
At the start of MacBeth, MacBeth is fighting Norway when he became the Thane of Cawdor after the present thane's death. However, once MacBeth becomes the king of Scotland himself, MacDuff leads an army in civil war against him eventually resulting in his death. Scotland was in constant turmoil and revolt against MacBeth until he was removed from power when Malcolm was named the new king.
Where is Macbeth's home once he is king?
Macbeth lives in Scotland.
In Macbeth when the play opens who is the king of Scotland?
At the beginning of the play "Macbeth," Duncan is the king of Scotland. He is a benevolent and respected monarch.
Where was Macbeth killed?
Lumphanan, Scotland
Macbeth what country did he come from?
Scotland
Where was Scotland when the Macbeth play written?
Scotland was where it is today, north of England.
What century was Macbeth from?
The 11th century. Macbeth was King of Scotland from 1040-1057.
Who told Macduff that his family was dead?
Ross, he told them in England. Just before they go to war against Scotland and Macbeth
Where is Lady Macbeth position in Scotland?
king of scotland.......Macduff,the Thane of Fife,is a character in William Shakesphere's Macbeth(1603-1607). Role: Antagonist to macbeth,kills him in the final act.
What country did Macbeth come from?
Macbeth is a character from Scotland. Shakespeare's play "Macbeth" is set in medieval Scotland and tells the tragic story of Macbeth, a Scottish nobleman who becomes consumed by ambition and power.
