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You must be talking about when Macduff discovers that Duncan has been murdered, and Lady M shows up in her nightie wondering what happened. This is the only time the two of them are on stage at the same time. MacDuff says, "The repetition, in a woman's ear, would murder as it fell."It sounds likehe thinks that if he tells her that the king is lying in a pool of blood upstairs, she will die of fright/shock/embarassment. This is of course ridiculous if you know anything about Lady Macbeth. But Macduff doesn't really believe it anyway since he immediately thereafter says to Banquo "O, Banquo, Banquo, our royal master's murder'd!" while Lady Macbeth is standing right there.
Clearly there is some kind of silly custom here that you cannot tell a woman bad news toher face, but it is OK to let her overhear when you tell someone else.
In any case, Lady Macbeth's next remark "What, in our house?" is telling and takes Macduff and Banquo aback. The king has been killed and she is worried about stains on the carpet.
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What writer included the statement Life is a tale told by an idiot?
Speaking of life, William Shakespeare's character Macbeth, in Act V, scene v, of Macbeth, says:"It is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing."
What are the references to blood and slaughter and what is their importance from Macbeth act 1 scene 2?
the references are to do with the slaughter in the battle field and the bloody tale told by the captain of what he saw. the importance of this is to prepare the audience for what is to become a very bloody and evil story :) im doing this now as my coursework so dont copy and paste
What metaphors does Macbeth use in his soliloquy after her death?
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Why did Macbeth called bellona's bridegroom?
'Bellona's bridegroom', despite what other people will try to tell you, does not refer to Macbeth. Here is why: There are two battles going on in Scotland at the beginning of the play: one at Forres in the north and another at Fife in the south, about 140 miles away. King Duncan in Act 1 Scene 2 is at Forres and hears the report of the bloody sergeant that the two captains, Macbeth and Banquo, have beaten off an attack by the traitor Macdonweald and then, when victory seemed secure, they had to beat off a second attack by "the Norweyan lord." This has just happened; the sergeant is still bleeding; Macbeth has been fighting at Forres for hours and hours. No sooner has the sergeant finished his tale when up rides the Thane of Ross, who has just come from Fife where he witnessed a different battle between the Scottish forces and the King of Norway's army, aided by the traitorous Thane of Cawdor. This battle has been won by a captain Ross calls "Bellona's bridegroom" (Bellona is the goddess of war and her bridegroom would be a lover of war) but does not name. Could this be Macbeth? No, for two reasons. First, he would have had to fight a pitched battle at Fife then ride to Forres, a fourteen hour ride, faster than any known horse could ride, to fight a second battle the same day and have energy enough to win it not once but twice. It asks an impossible feat of both man and horse. What is more, Bellona's bridegroom faced Norway and Cawdor "point against point rebellious, arm 'gainst arm" and must have known as well as Ross does the identity of the traitor he was fighting and that, at the end of the battle, he was captured. But Macbeth knows nothing about Cawdor's treachery. Both to the witches and later to Ross himself he protests that he cannot be the Thane of Cawdor because "the Thane of Cawdor lives, a prosperous gentleman" Suggesting that it was Macbeth that defeated Cawdor makes this line ridiculous: is it plausible that Macbeth should say "the Thane of Cawdor, who I defeated in battle earlier today and saw captured as a traitor, lives, a prosperous gentleman." No. Macbeth cannot be Bellona's bridegroom.
What is the conclusion from Macbeth?
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What does the witch's tale of the sailor tell us about the three weird sisters in Macbeth?
They can be vindictive.
What writer included the statement Life is a tale told by an idiot?
Speaking of life, William Shakespeare's character Macbeth, in Act V, scene v, of Macbeth, says:"It is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing."
Macbeth Answer The witch's tale of the sailor indicates that the weird sisters are?
The witch's tale of the sailor indicates that the weird sisters are capable of causing harm and manipulating fate to influence events. This demonstrates their supernatural abilities and their malevolent intentions toward Macbeth.
What did Macbeth say about life?
Macbeth describes life as "a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing." This statement reflects his belief that life is ultimately meaningless and transient.
How do you get a greenhouse on harvest moon a tale of two towns?
you cant. Sorry
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What are the references to blood and slaughter and what is their importance from Macbeth act 1 scene 2?
the references are to do with the slaughter in the battle field and the bloody tale told by the captain of what he saw. the importance of this is to prepare the audience for what is to become a very bloody and evil story :) im doing this now as my coursework so dont copy and paste
What metaphors does Macbeth use in his soliloquy after her death?
Macbeth uses two metaphors about life. One of a "brief candle" and the other that "life's but a walking shadow". Also he says it's a "poor player".
Macbeth is an example of?
Macbeth is an example of a tragic hero in literature, as he starts as a noble character but his ambition leads to his downfall. The play explores themes of power, guilt, and the consequences of unchecked ambition. Macbeth's character development serves as a cautionary tale about the corrupting influence of power.
Can a gerbil die from loses its hair on its tail?
no a gerbal cant die without fur on its tale
What is Macbeth's evil side associated with?
There is much debate among Shakespearean scholars or general readers of literature as to what is the root of Macbeth's evil side. Some attribute it to the dark influence of his wife while others blame Macbeth for his own actions. Basically, Macbeth is a tale detailing the potential of man for downfall, and how greed/ambition can darken even the most stout of characters.
What has the author Harold Taylor written?
Harold Taylor has written: 'A captain's tale' -- subject(s): Biography, Ship captains
