FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
MACBETH
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Question
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The front line has been pushed back.
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Macbeth has been named the Thane of Cawdor.
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The Thane of Glamis is dead.
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Lady Macbeth is ill.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Almost as soon as they are gone, Ross and Angus arrive with news that the king has named Macbeth “Thane of Cawdor.” Macbeth contemplates killing Duncan in order to become “king hereafter” as the witches have called him.
Detailed explanation-2: -While the Captain is taken off for medical help, two thanes enter – Ross and Angus – and announce that Macbeth has also conquered the Norwegian army, including the Thane of Cawdor, a traitor.
Detailed explanation-3: -Ross tells Macbeth that the king has made him thane of Cawdor, as the former thane is to be executed for treason. Macbeth, amazed that the witches’ prophecy has come true, asks Banquo if he hopes his children will be kings.
Detailed explanation-4: -macbeth is shocked to receive the news that king duncan has named him the new thane of cawdor, an announcement that validates the witches prophecy. he says “the supernatural soliciting cannot be ill, cannot be good” what do you think? is it a good or bad thing for macbeth to listen to the witches fortune telling ?
Detailed explanation-5: -A captain reports having seen Macbeth and Banquo fight bravely against the rebels and, in particular, Macbeth killed the traitorous MacDonwald. As a reward, King Duncan determines to give Macbeth the title of Thane of Cawdor and sends Ross as his messenger to deliver to news to Macbeth.