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Would Macbeth have become king even if he hadn't killed Duncan?
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∙ 13y ago
no he wouldn't have. if it weren't for his wife he wouldn't have either because when they first told him all he would become he said let it happen on it's own, if it's meant to be let it be. but then his wife was all like oh grow a pair your not a man kill Duncan and we can be king and queen and so ya...
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How did the real King Duncan die?
In shakesperes story it is said that Macbeth killed him in his sleep but in reality historians believe he was killed (by Macbeth) during or shortly after the battle.
Why did lady Macbeth ask Macbeth to kill king duncan?
because, the three witches told his future and said that Macbeth would be king. But then King Duncan said that his son would be king Malcolm. So lady Macbeth and Macbeth deicide to kill him so he would become king.
Who discovers duncan has been murdered?
Duncan was the King of England, and was the lover of Macbeth. He was murdered, because in order for Macbeth to fulfill his plan and become king, Duncan would have to die. Duncan's fatal flaw was that he was too trusting. For example, he thought that none of his friends could really be enemies. If Duncan was more careful about his safety at Macbeth's castle, he may have had a chance to survive. But Duncan's flaw, wasn't something so horrible that he should die. Most people need to trust each other more, and just because one person did, he shouldn't have to die. Macbeth, possibly encouraged by the weakened position of Duncan, formed an alliance with their first cousin Thorfinn, earl of Orkney, Caithness and Sutherland under the King of Norway started a revolt. The rival armies met and Duncan was defeated and killed on August 1, 1040 near Elgin in Moray. There is some dispute as to the exact nature of Duncan's death, some texts say he died in battle and others say he was killed shortly after the battle by Macbeth.
Why did Macbeth kill the grooms?
Macbeth figured that if the grooms were allowed to speak, they would deny any involvement in the murder of Duncan, and this would cause people to look elsewhere for his murderer. As it is, nobody (except Macduff) seriously doubts that the grooms were the killers.
How did Macbeth and lady Macbeth plan on killing the king?
Lady Macbeth made the plan. The grooms who were to be guarding the king were to be made so drunk that they would not wake. Macbeth was to go into Duncan's rooms, steal the guards' daggers, kill Duncan with them, wipe the blood on the grooms so they would look guilty and leave the daggers there, and return to Lady Macbeth after which they were to return to bed.
Would Macbeth have killed Duncan if the witches had not predicted he would become king or was it truly his fate with or without the witches?
It's likely that Macbeth would not have killed Duncan if the witches had not planted the idea of his kingship in his mind. While Macbeth struggled with ambition, the witches' prophecy ignited and intensified his desires, leading him to take action. Without the witches, it's possible that Macbeth's fate would have unfolded differently.
How did the real King Duncan die?
In shakesperes story it is said that Macbeth killed him in his sleep but in reality historians believe he was killed (by Macbeth) during or shortly after the battle.
Was Macbeth a vassal of Duncan If not should Macbeth's act considered regicide?
Macbeth was not a vassal of King Duncan. Macbeth's act of killing King Duncan would be considered regicide because he unlawfully killed his king, who was his sovereign and ruler.
What decision does duncan regret in Macbeth?
He kills the chairman, and he admits it saying he did it out of rage, scaring Duncan's sons more.
Why did Macbeth have his old battle companion killed?
The witches had predicted that Banquo's descendants would become kings whereas Macbeth's would not. Macbeth resented that. Also, Banquo was aware of what the witches had said and might suspect Macbeth of Duncan's murder. Macbeth says, "My fears in Banquo stick deep."
Whom does Lady Macbeth drug and why?
Lady Macbeth drugs the guards stationed outside King Duncan's chamber to ensure they are unconscious and unable to interfere with her plan to frame them for Duncan's murder. This allows Macbeth to easily access Duncan's chamber and carry out the assassination.
Did Macbeth have an accomplice when he murdered Duncan?
Yes, Lady Macbeth was Macbeth's accomplice in the murder of King Duncan. She encouraged and manipulated Macbeth to carry out the murder of Duncan to fulfill the prophecy that he would become king.
How did Macbeth become king?
Macbeth became king after being persuaded by his wife, Lady Macbeth, to murder the original king of Scottland, Duncan. Once that was done, the thanes assumed Duncan's sons would be promoted to the throne, but they both ran away in fear they might be murdered as well. With that, Macbeth took advantage of his positioin by saying Malcom and Donalbain (Duncan's sons) killed Duncan so he could be king himself. It worked.
What are the roles of lady Macbeth and the witches in Macbeth's life?
the roles of lady Macbeth was that she told Macbeth to kill king Duncan after he went and had a visit the witches who said to him that he would become king. he lost his mind, killed the king, became into power, murdered Macduff's family for no reason and killed Banquo because he knew that banquo had chances of becoming king
Why did lady Macbeth ask Macbeth to kill king duncan?
because, the three witches told his future and said that Macbeth would be king. But then King Duncan said that his son would be king Malcolm. So lady Macbeth and Macbeth deicide to kill him so he would become king.
Who discovers duncan has been murdered?
Duncan was the King of England, and was the lover of Macbeth. He was murdered, because in order for Macbeth to fulfill his plan and become king, Duncan would have to die. Duncan's fatal flaw was that he was too trusting. For example, he thought that none of his friends could really be enemies. If Duncan was more careful about his safety at Macbeth's castle, he may have had a chance to survive. But Duncan's flaw, wasn't something so horrible that he should die. Most people need to trust each other more, and just because one person did, he shouldn't have to die. Macbeth, possibly encouraged by the weakened position of Duncan, formed an alliance with their first cousin Thorfinn, earl of Orkney, Caithness and Sutherland under the King of Norway started a revolt. The rival armies met and Duncan was defeated and killed on August 1, 1040 near Elgin in Moray. There is some dispute as to the exact nature of Duncan's death, some texts say he died in battle and others say he was killed shortly after the battle by Macbeth.
Why did Macbeth kill the grooms?
Macbeth figured that if the grooms were allowed to speak, they would deny any involvement in the murder of Duncan, and this would cause people to look elsewhere for his murderer. As it is, nobody (except Macduff) seriously doubts that the grooms were the killers.
