FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
MACBETH
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questions the witches about the prophecies.
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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.
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: -Three witches meet Macbeth and Banquo on the heath (marshes) as the men return from battle. They predict that Macbeth will be named Thane of Cawdor and King of Scotland and that Banquo will be the father of kings.
Detailed explanation-4: -Banquo laughs at the prophecies but Macbeth is excited, especially as soon after their meeting with the witches Macbeth is made Thane of Cawdor by King Duncan, in return for his bravery in the battle. He writes to his wife, Lady Macbeth, who is as excited as he is.
Detailed explanation-5: -What are the witches discussing at the beginning of Scene 3, before Macbeth arrives? How does their exchange help to define their characters? They are discussing what they have been doing recently. They are vengeful, cruel, manipulative, and devious.