FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
MACBETH
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The murder was a success and they have scorched anyone else’s chance at usurping Macbeth
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The murderers did a fantastic job and nobody is suspicious that he committed the crime
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Banquo and Fleance both lived
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Murdering King Duncan was only the first part of the plan. The rest has been foiled since Malcolm and Donalbain have fled
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Detailed explanation-1: -By scorching the snake but not killing it, Macbeth means that they still have threats to face, even with Duncan out of the picture. He also references that they have put Duncan to rest in peace, while they must still suffer through challenges so long as they are alive.
Detailed explanation-2: -In Macbeth, who says “We have scorched the snake, but not killed it"? macbeth. In Macbeth, what is the inciting incident? the event that sets the story on its course.
Detailed explanation-3: -In telling Lady Macbeth that they have scorched the snake (line 13), Macbeth indicates that the ‘snake’ is wounded but is still dangerous and despite their weak attempt to kill it off, it will threaten them in the future.
Detailed explanation-4: -With the words “I am in blood / Stepped in so far” Macbeth reveals to his wife that he has already killed so many people that it will be too difficult to go back to being good. Here, blood symbolizes both Macbeth’s guilt and his newfound resolve to preserve his own life.