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"By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes" Why is Macbeth wicked? He has not only killed his king, but he has also arranged for the murder of his friend for no clear reason. That's pretty wicked.

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When and where do the witches plan to meet Macbeth?

The Shakespearean play 'Macbeth' opened with the meeting of the three witches. They planned to meet Macbeth [d. August 15, 1057] on the heath. They decided that the meeting needed to take place after the loss of the battle by some and the winning of the battle by others. They interpreted that time as being before sunset.


Whom does Duncan refer to his peerless kinsman?

Macbeth


In line 42 what does Lady Macbeth mean by the ornament of life?

Lady Macbeth meaning to the ornament of life can be refer to the golden opinions of line 33. It could even be refer to the crown.


Why would Macbeth be motivated to murder bonque?

Macbeth decides to kill Banquo out of fear. he is afrait of Banquo out of two reasons, the first being that Banquo had defied him in act two by not agreeing to help him. the second reason is that Banquo is questioning how Macbeth got so many things go his way after the witches prophosy The third reason Macbeth is afraid is that the witches prophesise that Banquo's son will sit on the crown, if his son is sitting on the crown Macbeth will obviusly be dead


Why can't you say macbeth?

Saying "Macbeth" is considered by those involved in acting to be very bad luck unless you are actually preforming the play onstage. Offstage most refer to the play as "that play" or more commonly "the Scottish Play". This tradition is thought to have started because of the countless accidents and deaths that have surrounded the play, starting with the play's premier and the death of the boy playing Lady Macbeth backstage on opening night, August 7, 1606. Some believe that Shakespeare himself wrote in actual black magic into the spells of the witches and that that has led to the "curse of Macbeth". Adding to the legend is the fact that Macbeth is a very physical play with a great deal of fighting. During a long run, it is very likely that someone will be hurt, and people automaticaly believe it to be the result of the curse. If someone does say "Macbeth" they are supposed to run outside the theatre, spin around 3 times, spit, and then knock and ask permission to re-enter the theatre. This curse is a tad ridiculous but what you can you expect. This is a very credible source.

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What do the witches in Macbeth call themselves?

The witches in Macbeth do not have individual names. They are only referred to as the three witches or the Weird Sisters.


In the conversation between Macbeth and banquo to what does the pronoun it refer?

The pronoun "it" in the conversation between Macbeth and Banquo likely refers to the witches' prophecy about Macbeth becoming king.


Who is The fiend in Macbeth?

In "Macbeth," the term "fiend" is not used to refer directly to a specific character. However, some characters in the play, like the witches or Lady Macbeth, are often associated with evil or demonic traits that could be likened to a fiend.


When and where do the witches plan to meet Macbeth?

The Shakespearean play 'Macbeth' opened with the meeting of the three witches. They planned to meet Macbeth [d. August 15, 1057] on the heath. They decided that the meeting needed to take place after the loss of the battle by some and the winning of the battle by others. They interpreted that time as being before sunset.


Whom does Duncan refer to his peerless kinsman?

Macbeth


In line 42 what does Lady Macbeth mean by the ornament of life?

Lady Macbeth meaning to the ornament of life can be refer to the golden opinions of line 33. It could even be refer to the crown.


Why would Macbeth be motivated to murder bonque?

Macbeth decides to kill Banquo out of fear. he is afrait of Banquo out of two reasons, the first being that Banquo had defied him in act two by not agreeing to help him. the second reason is that Banquo is questioning how Macbeth got so many things go his way after the witches prophosy The third reason Macbeth is afraid is that the witches prophesise that Banquo's son will sit on the crown, if his son is sitting on the crown Macbeth will obviusly be dead


What do Malcolm and mcduff now call Macbeth?

Malcolm and Macduff now refer to Macbeth as a "tyrant" for his cruel and oppressive rule as king of Scotland.


Why can't you say macbeth?

Saying "Macbeth" is considered by those involved in acting to be very bad luck unless you are actually preforming the play onstage. Offstage most refer to the play as "that play" or more commonly "the Scottish Play". This tradition is thought to have started because of the countless accidents and deaths that have surrounded the play, starting with the play's premier and the death of the boy playing Lady Macbeth backstage on opening night, August 7, 1606. Some believe that Shakespeare himself wrote in actual black magic into the spells of the witches and that that has led to the "curse of Macbeth". Adding to the legend is the fact that Macbeth is a very physical play with a great deal of fighting. During a long run, it is very likely that someone will be hurt, and people automaticaly believe it to be the result of the curse. If someone does say "Macbeth" they are supposed to run outside the theatre, spin around 3 times, spit, and then knock and ask permission to re-enter the theatre. This curse is a tad ridiculous but what you can you expect. This is a very credible source.


How did suspicion make people believe in witches?

The belief in witches dated back to ancient times. Saint Augustine had stated that these creatures gain their power from Satan. Various portions of the scriptures refer to witches. As a result, fear of witches was common in previous centuries.


What does out damned spot refer to and who says it in Macbeth act 5?

"Out damned spot" is a famous line from Shakespeare's play Macbeth, spoken by Lady Macbeth in Act 5. It refers to her guilt and the metaphorical stain of blood on her hands from the murders she and Macbeth committed. The line showcases Lady Macbeth's deteriorating mental state as her guilt overwhelms her.


What was one play set in Scotland by shakespeare?

Macbeth. By the way, professional actors have certain superstitions, and one of them is that it is bad luck to say "Macbeth" in a theater. They refer to it as "The Scottish Play".