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Macbeth
The tragedy of Macbeth was written by William Shakespeare, probably between 1603 and 1606. The play has been adapted into operas, movies, television programs, and other books.
3,692 Questions
In what ways is Macbeth haunted by the murder of Duncan and Banquo?
even before killing duncan he is not sure if he should do it or not Lady Macbeth forces him to by calling him names and after he has killed duncan he literally goes mad he hears voices saying "Macbeth hath murdered sleep!" after he has done the deed, he could not even think straight to finish his job he was ordered to leave the dagger but he has come back with them he could not believe he has done such a deed and is so ashamed that he says "all of the waters of neptune will not wash this blood from my hands" that is not literal, but psychological he never regains sanity and becomes a serial killer
Why did King James ban golf in 1947?
The game of golf was banned by King James II in 1457 not 1947. The game was banned because it was becoming more popular than the national sport of archery.
Three relationships that bind duncan and Macbeth?
Duncan and Macbeth are cousins. Therefore, they are bound by kinship. They are also bound by subject and host, as Macbeth is hosting Duncan as his guest.
When Macbeth announces that he will be alone until dinner what does he really do during this time?
he cant help but to think of the prediction of him becoming king
Why doesn't Banquo tell everyone that he strongly suspects Macbeth of killing Duncan?
Banquo probably doen't know for sure about how Macbeth is planning on killing Duncan so he can become king. Even if Banquo did know, he is a very loyal friend to Macbeth and will keep all of his suspicions to himself.
Which is ironic, because Mabeth ends up hiring murderers to kill Banquo, which goes to show you that Macbeth really isn't that loyal.
In Macbeth what happens during the witches meeting?
Macbeth get told by the witches say "hail thee, thane of glamis" which he already was then "hail to thee thane of cawdor" which he was but he hadn't been told because he had been in battle then "thou shalt be king hereafter"
What is the significance of the dagger in scene 1?
the significance of macbeth seeing the dagger is that he is looking into his conscience and he is already feeling guilty of killing duncan
What are two examples that show us that Duncan is bad judge of character?
Duncan's trust of Macbeth shows he is a bad judge of character. The fact that he is willing to stay in Macbeth's home and ultimately dies for it is because of his inability to recognize who Macbeth really is.
It's a supernatural theme
In Macbeth who jokes about being at the hell gate?
the porter, which is the guy who answers the castle doors at night so that no one else will have to get up
What does Macbeth mean in his aside about two truths being prologue to imperial theme?
He is talking about how he was told two truths, one of the past that he was the thane of Glamis, one of the present that he is now the thane of Cawdor, and that in the future, he will become the King. The first two are leading to the grand finale of him becoming King.
In the play Macbeth what special powers does King Edward Have?
he has the ability to heal through prayers and prophecies
At the banquet what happens when Macbeth mentions Banquos absence?
By the end of the play, Banquo has been dead for some time.
Why aren't Macbeth and Lady Macbeth happy being king and queen?
After killing Duncan, Macbeth could not sleep. He feels the guilt and is terrified
Why is Macduff able to kill Macbeth despite the witches' prophecy?
The witches told Macbeth that no man born from woman could kill him, but Macduff was born by Cesarean section meaning that he wasn't technically born naturally from woman.
He is able to do it because the prophecies (one of which was "Beware Macduff!" as you will remember) are specially tailored to allow Macduff to be the one to kill Macbeth. The witches know full well that Macduff was "not of woman born" in the sense that he was delivered by Cesarian section, which is why they worded their prophecy that way.
It's like saying "no American-born state governor will ever" do something. It helps if you know ahead of time than there is a state governor who is not American-born.
Why is Duncan's speech ironic?
It's because when Duncan said, "The air / nimbly and sweetly recommends itself / Unto our senses", it is dramatic irony because we know that in the scene just before, this is where Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are going to try and kill him.
When does Macbeth kill Macduff's family?
Why do you need a quote? If someone arranges the wholesale murder of someone else's family, even the babies, that should be enough to satisfy you of their evil intent. Shakespeare was too clever than to just have someone stand there and say how far Macbeth has sunk in depravity--it's much more effective to show him killing babies. And there is a contrast with Lady Macbeth: she talks about murdering a baby, but Macbeth actually does it.
How can you interpret Lennoxs speech?
Lennox is being sarcastic. He thinks Macbeth is guilty. He is being political and cautious with his choice of words though. He says nothing that could strongly place him against Macbeth. There are a few instances where it is obvious that he is being sarcastic, such as when he says Macbeth acted "wisely" in murdering the guards and when he calls Macbeth a "tyrant".
