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Macbeth felt he was invincible because the witches 3 apparitions tell him the 1st; beware macduff.......2nd; no man born of a woman can harm Macbeth...3d; he could only be harmed if birnam woods(around his house) came to his house on dunsinane hill( his castle is on this hill).......so he was feeling that both of those things make him untouchable so he feels secure...........but at the end macduff and Malcolm's approaching army used the branches of trees from birnam woods to camo themselfs until they get to macbeths house so that breaks the 2nd apparations preminition......and then we learn macduff was born prematurely and was a sea-section so he wasnt "born of a woman" therefore changing the 3d apparitions premonition.
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What did Macbeth feel about the three prophecies?
Macbeth was elated
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.
Why was Macbeth confident of his victory?
Macbeth was told that he would not be killed by someone "born"... and believing that every "person" was "born" he thought he couldn't be killed. However, later it is discovered that one of his enemies was "ripped from his mother's womb".
Macbeth learns about Lady Macbeth's death after the audience does. What literary technique does Shakespeare use by doing this?
Tension -Apex
How does Macbeth feel when he covers up killing king duncan?
He feels traumatised, but he's encouraged by Lady Macbeth and his ambition for power.
Invincible in a sentence?
Certain illicit drugs can make a person feel invincible.
What were the three things the witches told Macbeth that makes him think he is invincible?
The witches told Macbeth to beware Macduff, that no man born of a woman can harm him, and that he will not be defeated until Birnam Wood moves to Dunsinane Hill. These prophecies led Macbeth to believe that he was invincible.
What did Macbeth feel about the three prophecies?
Macbeth was elated
How does the three witches predictions make him feel invincible?
as he thinks that there is no-one born by cerserisan so he believes he is invincible.
Do you feel sympathic for Macbeth why?
No.
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.
What does He shall spurn fate mean in the story of Macbeth?
"He shall spurn fate" in the story of Macbeth refers to Macbeth's belief that he is invincible and can overcome destiny or fate. This phrase reveals his arrogance and disregard for the eventual repercussions of his actions, leading to his downfall. Ultimately, Macbeth's actions go against the natural order, resulting in tragedy.
Why is Macbeth at first confident that he will survive the battle against Malcolm and macduff?
Macbeth believes he is invincible because of the witches' prophecy that "none of woman born shall harm Macbeth." He interprets this to mean that he cannot be killed by any man. This overconfidence and misplaced trust in the witches' prophecy lead him to underestimate his opponents.
Why was Macbeth confident of his victory?
Macbeth was told that he would not be killed by someone "born"... and believing that every "person" was "born" he thought he couldn't be killed. However, later it is discovered that one of his enemies was "ripped from his mother's womb".
How does Hecate want Macbeth to feel?
The Hectate wants Macbeth to feel a sense of security by telling him half truths. By telling him he will be killed by a man who is not woman born, he believes that he is not to be murdered. Even though Macbeth was prematurely "ripped" from his mother.
Macbeth learns about Lady Macbeth's death after the audience does. What literary technique does Shakespeare use by doing this?
Tension -Apex
How is Macbeth deluded into thinking that he cant be defeated in act 5?
Two of the prophecies cause MacBeth is become very confident. First, the witches told him that he would not be defeated until Birnam wood comes to his castle Dunsinane. Second, the witches say he will not be defeated by any man born of woman. These prophecies cause MacBeth to feel invincible. When the army's numbers are disguised by all the soldiers holding tree branches and it is revealed that MacDuff was taken out of his mother's womb the deception yet truth of the prophecies is revealed and MacBeth's downfall becomes inevitable. MacBeth does not heed the last warning from the witches to avoid MacDuff and he is beheaded by MacDuff.
