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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.

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What is the connotation of the word scorpion in scene II of Macbeth?

O, full of scorpions is my mind, dear wife

scorpions refers to superstitions and doubts. and to some extent. it can mean horrors.

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Who is seyton?

A character in Macbeth. He appears only twice, once in Act 5, Scene 3, and again in Act 5, Scene 5. The Shakespeare Navigators page on him says, "it appears that Seyton is a combination of butler and military officer. Seyton doesn't have much character, but his name sounds like "Satan."

What positions within Duncan's army did Macbeth and Banquo hold?

I think they are both captains, S1A2, "Dismayed not this, our captains, Macbeth and Banquo?"

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Who did Macbeth have killed because he suspected Macbeth had killed duncan?

And then Macbeth asked Macbeth if he confronted Macbeth on killing Macbeth with Macbeth.

Why is it important that young Siward died with the wounds to the front chest?

It is important because being hit in the chest proves that he decided to fight Macbeth head on instead of fighting, indicating the respect he has earned. If his wounds originated from his back, it shows that he attempted to run away from the battle, earning him the title of a coward.

What kind of a ruler has Macbeth become at the end of act 3?

He's become a tyrant who has left people in fear of what they say. He's started losing all sense of guilt for what he's done to Banquo and Duncan, which he shows by killing Macduff's family.

He's still weak because of his reaction to Banquo's ghost but after seeing him he begins to feel better because he believes he has put his ghost at rest and is no longer haunted by Banquo. Also, you can say Macbeth created Banquo's ghost in his imagination because he feels the guilt (he can't bring himself to say he's murdered Banquo) and until he can admit what he's done, that's when his feelings of guilt and remorse deteriorate

Why doesn't Lady Macbeth kill King Duncan herself?

"Had he not resembled my father as he slept, I'd ha' done it." That's what she says, anyway. It's probable that if that fairly lame excuse had not occurred to her, she would have thought of another. You might look on Lady Macbeth as one of these people who is all talk and no action. She talks the talk, but doesn't walk the walk. So we find the woman who would have dashed the brains out of her own child saying that she won't kill a man that sort of looks like her dad. Yeah, right.

Why doesn't Macbeth kill banquo himself?

Macbeth does not kill Banquo himself possibly because Banquo was his best friend and he could not bear to do it. Furthermore, in not committing the murder itself, he avoids being suspected of the crime.

What was Macbeths role in Macbeth?

Macbeth is King Duncan's cousin as well as a general of the king. Later into the play, he becomes king.

What strange events happen in macbeth's castle that lennox describe in scene 3?

There is a disturbance going on during that night. Lennox is describing how there is a screaming of death going on.

Who in Macbeth said The sleeping and the dead Are but as pictures?

who in Macbeth said 'the sleeping and the dead are but as pictures'

Why in macbeths opinion is the murder of Duncan so wrong?

The audience would have been horrified because back in that time, the king symbolized God, and the king was a great promoter of the theory of the divine right of kings. Macbeth, however, had a different viewpoint: he says "he's here in double trust"--Macbeth is his "kinsman and his subject, both strong against the deed" and also his host. This is actually three reasons: killing a member of your family is much more wrong than killing some random person, killing someone whom you have sworn to serve is treason, a much more serious crime than an ordinary murder, and finally, to kill someone who you have invited to your home and entertained is a horrific offence against laws of hospitality which go back millenia. (Don't think so? Ask people how they feel about the Campbells and the massacre of Glencoe)

Macbeth smears the guard's face with blood?

No it is Lady Macbeth that smears the guards with blood because Macbeth does not want to go back, so she goes and does it instead.

The gentelwomen in scene 1 refuses to repeat lady macbeth's sleep-talk to the doctor because?

because Lady Macbeth talks about the murder, and the Lady in waiting has no witness for her speech

What does lennoxs sarcastic tone in scene 6 lines 1-24 suggest about macbeths future as king?

Macbeth scene 6: Lennox suspects Macbeth, whom he calls a "tyrant," in the murders of Duncan and Banquo. The lord tells Lennox that Macduff has gone to England, where he will join Malcolm in pleading with England's King Edward for aid. News of these plots has prompted Macbeth to prepare for war. Lennox and the lord express their hope that Malcolm and Macduff will be successful and that their actions can save Scotland from Macbeth.

Where does Macbeth kill duncan?

Macbeth kills Duncan in his own castle at night time.

What is Curse of Macbeth?

the cursed of macbeth was that she will curse witches