Macbeth

Macduff discovers King Duncan dead in Macbeth.

It's a mirror which shows future kings. One of those kings was the then-king of England, James I, who was one of those kings "that two-fold balls and treble sceptres carry" which means he is king of more than one kingdom (England and Scotland). Macbeth's "What! will the line stretch out to the crack of doom?" was politically expedient: it would not have been safe to predict the end of the Stuart monarchs 100 years later.

In Macbeth, largess refers to generosity or gifts given by a host to their guests or followers. It is a symbol of wealth, power, and goodwill, often used to display generosity and gain loyalty. King Duncan's largess towards Macbeth at the beginning of the play contrasts sharply with the greed and ambition that ultimately drive Macbeth to commit regicide.

Macbeth is ultimately defeated by Macduff because Macbeth was not naturally born of a woman, as Macduff was born through caesarean section. This loophole in the witches' prophecy allows Macduff to kill Macbeth and fulfill the prophecy.

Macbeth and Lady Macbeth plan to blame the murder of King Duncan on his chamberlains by framing them with the daggers used in the assassination.

Macbeth uses daggers to commit the murder of King Duncan in Shakespeare's play "Macbeth." He later also uses daggers to have Banquo killed.

Macbeth has to convince the murderers that Banquo is evil and needs to be killed so he says that the recent famine going on at that time is Banquo's fault. The murderers are only poor men who are trying to feed their family so they believe Macbeth, and eventually kill Banquo, though Banquo's son, Fleance, escapes.

Banquo warns Macbeth that the witches may use truths to lead them to their ultimate downfall, by upsetting the natural order and manipulating their desires. He advises Macbeth to be wary of the witches' prophecies and not to let them cloud his judgment or drive him to commit evil actions.

It depends on the specific arguments being made and how they align with Macbeth's values, beliefs, and goals. Macbeth is known to be influenced by his ambition, emotions, and the supernatural, so appeals to these aspects may be more effective than purely logical arguments.

Before Macbeth could be vanquished, he faced a final battle against the forces opposing him led by Malcolm, the rightful heir to the throne. During the battle, Macbeth was ultimately killed by Macduff, ending his tyrannical rule over Scotland.

"Fair is foul, and foul is fair" Act I, Scene 1 line 10

"Are yo fantastical, or that indeed which outwardly ye show?" Act I, Scene 3 line 53

"look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under't" Act I Scene 5 line 65

"False face must hide what false heart doth know" Act I Scene 7 line 82

"There's daggers in men's smiles; the near in blood, the nearer bloody." Act II Scene 3 line 40

Act III Scene 2 line 28

Act IV Scene 3 line 24

Act V Scene 3 line 14

Act V Scene 8 line 15

Act V Scene 4 line 5

In Shakespeare's play "Macbeth," King Duncan was stabbed multiple times by Macbeth in his sleep. The exact number of stab wounds is not specified in the text.

The irony in Lady Macbeth's remark "a little water clears us of this deed" is that she believes that simple actions like washing away blood can absolve them of the guilt of murder, when in reality, the psychological weight of their crime cannot be erased so easily. This statement also contrasts with her later descent into guilt and madness, showing the naivety of her initial belief in their ability to escape consequences.

The word "banquet" comes from the Old French word "banquet" which originally meant a small bench. It later evolved to refer to a meal or feast held in a social gathering.

Macduff, who did have a mother but was not born naturally. He was born by surgery, by Caesarian section, or as Shakespeare has it, was "from (his) mother's womb untimely ripp'd."

Malcolm promised Macduff that he would send an army to help him overthrow Macbeth.

Macduff suspects Malcolm and Donalbain of hiring their father's murderers because they fled from the scene immediately after their father's murder, which made it look like they were involved. Additionally, their sudden departure created doubt and suspicion among the other characters about their motives.

The play you are referring to is "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare. It is a tragedy that begins with three witches who prophesy that Macbeth will become king, leading to a series of tragic events as he strives to fulfill this prophecy.

The army uses a strategic route to approach Macbeth's castle, possibly navigating through forests or hills to avoid detection. They may also utilize stealth tactics to conceal their movement until they are in close proximity to the castle. Additionally, they could launch a surprise attack to catch Macbeth's forces off guard.

In scene three of Macbeth, we learn that the three witches have the power to control the elements, specifically wind and storms, as they cause chaos at sea which leads to the sailor's suffering. This demonstrates their malevolent and supernatural abilities, setting the tone for their role as agents of mischief and darkness throughout the play.

Macbeth was indeed born of woman. However, in William Shakespeare's play "Macbeth," the character Macduff claims to have been "from his mother's womb untimely ripped," meaning he was born via Caesarean section, not through natural childbirth.

Some unnatural events reported the night of Duncan's murder in Shakespeare's "Macbeth" include a violent storm with thunder and lightning disrupting the natural balance, horses eating each other, and the owl killing the falcon. These events symbolize the chaos and disruption in nature caused by the regicide.

The murder of King Duncan in Act 2 exemplifies the motif of fair is foul and foul is fair in "Macbeth". The murder takes place under the pretense of hospitality and loyalty, which are traditionally viewed as fair, but the act itself is deceitful and treacherous, embodying foulness within an apparently fair context.

I can't answer because I have seen the play many times and acted in it so I know how it comes out. However, from this scene, especially Lady Macbeth's last line "Leave all the rest to me" and the end of her prayer "that my keen knife see not the wound it makes" you would get the impression that it was her plan to do the stabbing herself, and not browbeat Macbeth into doing it.

Banquo's character in William Shakespeare's play "Macbeth" is mainly based on the historical figure Banquo, who was a Scottish nobleman and ally of King Duncan. In the play, Banquo is depicted as courageous, loyal, and morally upright. He serves as a foil to Macbeth, highlighting the contrast between their characters and choices. Banquo's descendants, according to the witches' prophecy, eventually become kings of Scotland.