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Macbeth does not believe that Malcolm cannot harm himself. He is quite prepared to believe that Malcolm might harm Malcolm, which is what "harm himself" means. Macbeth does believe that Malcolm cannot harm him (i.e. Macbeth) because Malcolm's mother was apparently a woman and the witches said that none of woman born could harm Macbeth.
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What impression of Macbeth does the passage give you?
It gives the impression that Macbeth is superhumanly evil, as if he were the devil.
Macbeth Who says cannot be ill cannot be good?
Macbeth says it, when he's contemplating the witches' prophecy.
Why is Macbeth so sure nothing bad will happen to him?
The apparition told him that he could not be defeated until Birnam Wood came to Dunsinane Hill. Macbeth assumes that that is never going to happen, so Malcolm cannot defeat him no matter how large his army is.
Where does Macbeth visit to retreat from his evil?
Macbeth cannot get away from his evil; it is a part of him.
Who said is fearful of divine punishment because he cannot say amen in Macbeth?
Macbeth
Why is Macbeth not worried about malcom and the large buildup of soldiers announced by the servant?
Macbeth is not worried about Malcolm and the army because he believes in the witches' prophecies that "none of woman born shall harm Macbeth" and "Macbeth shall never vanquished be until Great Birnam Wood to high Dunsinane Hill shall come against him." These prophecies give him false confidence and a sense of invincibility.
Why does Macbeth say it cannot be ill?
Macbeth says "it cannot be ill" because he believes that as long as he is carrying out the murder of Duncan with determination and commitment, there is no reason for it to be viewed as wrong or evil. He convinces himself that ambition and power are driving forces that justify his actions.
What is Macbeth's reaction to the witch's prophecy of his future?
Lady Macbeth is excited about it. Macbeth is of two minds: "This supernatural soliciting cannot be bad; cannot be good."
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.
What impression of Macbeth does the passage give you?
It gives the impression that Macbeth is superhumanly evil, as if he were the devil.
Macbeth Who says cannot be ill cannot be good?
Macbeth says it, when he's contemplating the witches' prophecy.
Why is Macbeth so sure nothing bad will happen to him?
The apparition told him that he could not be defeated until Birnam Wood came to Dunsinane Hill. Macbeth assumes that that is never going to happen, so Malcolm cannot defeat him no matter how large his army is.
Who does lady Macbeth use in the play?
Lady Macbeth uses Macbeth. She convinces him that he cannot wait for Fate to take its natural course. He must intervene to make things fir the prophecy; he must kill the king and frame his sons to make himself the heir to the throne.
Where does Macbeth visit to retreat from his evil?
Macbeth cannot get away from his evil; it is a part of him.
Who said is fearful of divine punishment because he cannot say amen in Macbeth?
Macbeth
What revenge can Macduff not get on Macbeth?
The massacre of an entire household is the revenge that Macduff cannot get on Macbeth.Specifically, Macbeth orders the murder of all inhabitants of Macduff's castle. Macduff suspects that Macbeth's actions are headed in that direction. So he escapes death by fleeing across the border between Scotland and England. He leaves behind his possessions and household, including his wife and family. In England, Macduff learns that there are no Macduff survivors other than himself in the aftermath of Macbeth's raid.Ultimately, Macduff fights and kills his sovereign. But Macbeth's Lady already dies at her own hands, Macbeth appears to have no descendants, and Macbeth's supporters desert to the combined armies of the invading English and disgruntled Scots.
Who places bloody daggers near the alleged murderers in Macbeth?
Lady Macbeth places the bloody daggers near the alleged murderers in Macbeth to frame them for King Duncan's murder.
