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Why does Macbeth use euphemisms instead of talking directly about the murder?
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∙ 13y ago
Macbeth uses euphemisms to describe Duncan's murder because he feels very uncomfortable about the idea - probably because in the Jacobean period, when Shakespeare was writing the murder of a monarch was seen as an act of heresy. (Divine Right of Kings) Therefore, Macbeth would be aware that if he goes through with the murder he will go to hell. The fact that he still "yields" to the idea shows his inherent character flaws and his weak will.
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∙ 9y agoAssassination
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∙ 13y agoHe is his cousin, and subject, as well as his host. (Duncan is staying the night at Macbeth's estate.) It is also seen as an "unholy" act, which will damn him to hell.
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∙ 11y agoHe kills two significant witnesses in order to fix the blame on them without allowing them to defend themselves.
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What is Macbeth doing while lady Macbeth is talking in the beginning of act 2 scene 1?
In Act 2 Scene 1, Macbeth is onstage and Lady Macbeth is not. I think Macbeth in Act 1 Scene 5 is heading back to his castle called "Inverness" to talk to his wife (Lady Macbeth) about what happened with the witches and to come back from the war that just happened. Possibly you were thinking of Act 2 Scene 2 where she is talking and he is stabbing Duncan.
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 don't you say Macbeth in a theater?
Apparently it's a superstition that it will bring bad luck to the theatre. Personally I think that it isn't true. I was reading Macbeth and talking about it at my rehearsal for a play and it went swimmingly.
Where are the king and his followers headed at the end of scene 4 Why In Macbeth?
This must be Act I scene 4 that we are talking about. The king has just announced that the party is at Macbeth's place, and so everyone is headed to Inverness.
Are there witches in the opening scene of Macbeth?
Two scenes in Macbeth start out with the witches. Which one are you talking about?
Why do you think Macbeth avoids using the words murder or kill when talking about killing Duncan And what does this tell you about Macbeth's state of mind at this point?
Macbeth avoids using the words murder or kill because he is in denial and feels guilty about his plan to kill Duncan. He is suppressing his conscience and trying to rationalize his actions by using euphemisms. This reluctance to face the reality of his plan shows that Macbeth's state of mind is conflicted and troubled.
Should euphemisms be used when talking about putting down animals?
Yes
What is Macbeth referring to macduff?
When Macbeth refers to Macduff he is talking about a man who holds the title Thane of Fife.
Where did Macbeth request Banquo's presence after talking to the three witches?
Macbeth [d. August 15, 1057] didn't request Banquo's presence anywhere after talking to the three witches. He spoke to the witches in Act 4 Scene 1. Banquo already was dead at that time. The three murderers had killed him in Act 3 Scene 3. Instead, Macbeth requested Banquo's presence at a banquet after the murder of King Duncan I [d. August 14, 1040] and Macbeth's coronation the next day at Scone. This request was well after the first meeting of Banquo and Macbeth with the three witches.
What is going to happen to Macbeth?
Eventually he is going to be beheaded. Is that what you are talking about?
Does having the telivision on affect comprehension?
Yes, because in most cases if someone is talking to you and the T.V. is on people would have it as a distraction and would pay more attention to the T.V. instead of the person talking to you directly.
What is Macbeth doing while lady Macbeth is talking in the beginning of act 2 scene 1?
In Act 2 Scene 1, Macbeth is onstage and Lady Macbeth is not. I think Macbeth in Act 1 Scene 5 is heading back to his castle called "Inverness" to talk to his wife (Lady Macbeth) about what happened with the witches and to come back from the war that just happened. Possibly you were thinking of Act 2 Scene 2 where she is talking and he is stabbing Duncan.
When the kings death is revealed who does Macbeth kill to keep them from talking?
Duncan's guards.
as the act macbeth open who is on night watch?
who are you talking about?
What is phub?
The act of snubbing someone in a social setting by using your phone instead of talking to the person directly in your company.
Who was Macbeth talking to when he said the worms that fled?
Macbeth was talking to the murderers he hired to kill Banquo when he said, "Worms that fled." He was expressing his anger and frustration that Banquo's murderers only killed Banquo and let his son, Fleance, escape.
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.
