FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
MACBETH
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Question
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Lady Macbeth is against it
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King Duncan is against it
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King Duncan appoints his son prince of Cumberland
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Banquo knows of his evil plan
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Detailed explanation-1: -Macbeth sees the Prince of Cumberland as an obstacle in his path of becoming king.
Detailed explanation-2: -Back at the royal court, Duncan names Malcolm as the heir to the Scottish throne. Significantly, Macbeth sees this recognition of Malcolm as an obstacle that he must overcome in order to become the King of Scotland.
Detailed explanation-3: -However, the second half of the soliloquy supports the fact that Macbeth is deeply troubled by the horror of killing Duncan, who is a benevolent ruler, honest man, and good friend. It is guilt and not fear of the consequences that is Macbeth’s greatest obstacle.
Detailed explanation-4: -The term “Prince of Cumberland” disturbs him because Macbeth now knows that Malcolm is next in line to be king, so Macbeth believes that he could become king if he kills Duncan. This disturbs him because he feels ashamed and guilty that he is thinking about killing Duncan.