FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
MACBETH
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Question
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ambition
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great power
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superstitions
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bravery
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Detailed explanation-1: -Before macbeth makes his first appearance in the play, we learn about his ? Bravery. Macbeth’s first reaction to the witches’ prediction is one of ? Wonderment.
Detailed explanation-2: -Before Macbeth makes his first appearance, what do we learn about him? We learn that he had defeated the Thane of Cawdor, pleased the king, and become Thane of Cawdor.
Detailed explanation-3: -Macbeth clearly exhibits bravery when he fights for his country, this is acknowledged by King Duncan who rewards Macbeth with the title of Thane of Cawdor. Macbeth is characterised as a “valiant” warrior at the start of the play and furthermore, Rosse calls Macbeth “Bellona’s bridegroom”.
Detailed explanation-4: -At the start of the play, Macbeth is Thane of Glamis. He quickly becomes the more powerful Thane of Cawdor and then murders his way to become and remain King of Scotland. The Witches’ predictions seem to waken the ambition already in him and he is spurred on by his wife.
Detailed explanation-5: -Act 1 Scene 2 A wounded captain tells King Duncan about the bravery of Macbeth and Banquo in battle. Ross arrives with further news of victory.