FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
MACBETH
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England
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Norway
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Denmark
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Sweeden
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Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: In Macbeth, written by William Shakespeare, Scotland is at war with Norway because of a plot to overthrow King Duncan designed and led by Makdonwald, a rebel, in conjunction with the underhanded King of Norway.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Scottish–Norwegian War lasted from 1262 to 1266. The conflict arose because of disagreement over the ownership of the Hebrides.
Detailed explanation-3: -Why is Scotland at war at the opening of the play? Scottland was at war at the opening of the play because Makdonwald, a rebel, was trying to overthrow Duncan and make a deal with the king of Norway.
Detailed explanation-4: -Act 1, Scene 2 of Macbeth begins in a military camp near the palace of King Duncan of Scotland. A wounded and bleeding officer reports the news from the Scots’ battle with Irish invaders.
Detailed explanation-5: -Three witches agree to gather on the heath before sunset where they will meet a man called Macbeth. Duncan, the King of Scotland, asks an injured Captain how the battle against the allied powers of Norway and Ireland is progressing.