FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
MACBETH
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unless he takes some action, he might be forced to become king
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he can gain the thronesimply by letting events take their course
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it is his duty to becomeking, and he will meet his obligations
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it seems rather doubtfulthat he will become king
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Detailed explanation-1: -Part of the witches’ first prophecy is that Macbeth would become king and Macbeth remarks to himself “If chance would have me king, why, chance may crown me without my stir.” He means that : he can gain the throne simply by letting events take their course.
Detailed explanation-2: -This line in Macbeth is spoken by Lord Macbeth. After hearing the witches’ prediction that he will one day be king, he wonders whether he has to take any action to fulfill their prophecy. If fate says he will be king, he could easily inherit the crown without any effort on his behalf.
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: -Macbeth did not consider becoming king until he receives his prophecy. This prophecy is given to him by the Weird Sisters.
Detailed explanation-5: -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.