FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
MACBETH
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Thane of Glamis
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Thane of Cawdor
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King of Scotland
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King of England
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Detailed explanation-1: -Synopsis: The three witches greet Macbeth as “Thane of Glamis” (as he is), “Thane of Cawdor, ” and “king hereafter.” They then promise Banquo that he will father kings, and they disappear.
Detailed explanation-2: -Lord Macbeth, the Thane of Glamis and quickly the Thane of Cawdor, is the title character and main protagonist in William Shakespeare’s Macbeth (c. 1603–1607).
Detailed explanation-3: -They address Macbeth first as Thane of Glamis (his current title), then as Thane of Cawdor (the title of one of the rebels) and finally as King.
Detailed explanation-4: -Macbeth is an ambitious man, fated to be king. He starts the play as Thane of Glamis, but is told by the witches that he will soon be declared Thane of Cawdor and later King. His ambition is awakened by Lady Macbeth who suggests he should seize his destiny by murdering Duncan.
Detailed explanation-5: -Why is Macbeth Thane of Glamis? In “Macbeth, ” Macbeth is the Thane of Glamis because he offers his military service to the king and in exchange is awarded a portion of land to own.