FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
MACBETH
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questions the witches about the prophecy
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listens to Banquo describe the witches
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invites Duncan to come to his home
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defeats many people in battle
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Detailed explanation-1: -How does Macbeth show his ambition and curiosity about becoming king in scene iii? Macbeth shows his ambition and curiosity about becoming king in scene three by writing a letter to Lady Macbeth and questioning the witches about the prophecies. The paraphrase means that he deserves nothing less than the title of King.
Detailed explanation-2: -After a battle in Scotland, Macbeth and his friend Banquo meet three witches, who make three prophecies-Macbeth will be a thane, Macbeth will be king and Banquo’s sons will be kings.
Detailed explanation-3: -The witches hail Macbeth first by his title Thane of Glamis, then as Thane of Cawdor and finally as king. They then prophesy that Banquo’s children will become kings. Macbeth demands to know more but the witches vanish. Ross and Angus arrive to tell Macbeth that he has been given the title Thane of Cawdor by Duncan.
Detailed explanation-4: -However, immediately upon hearing that he will be king, Macbeth seems to have a strong reaction, causing Banquo to say “Good sir, why do you start and seem to fear/ Things that do sound so fair?” (1.3.) Macbeth’s reaction suggests he has powerful feelings about the prospect of being king.
Detailed explanation-5: -As part of Macbeth’s ambition he becomes greedy and selfish. He cannot accept that Banquo’s descendants will become kings after him and sets out to alter the prediction by having Banquo and Fleance murdered.