FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
MACBETH
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Question
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Scotland is at war with an invader.
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The thane of Cawdor is a traitor.
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Duncan has a male heir named Malcolm.
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Duncan and Macbeth are brothers.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Duncan – King of Scotland 1034 – 40 His cousin MacBeth, chief of the northern Scots, also had a claim to the throne through his mother. MacBeth formed an alliance with his cousin the Earl of Orkney, and they defeated and killed Duncan near Elgin in 1040.
Detailed explanation-2: -Macbeth is torn between his ambition and his conscience. He gives several reasons why he should not kill Duncan: 1) Duncan is his cousin; 2) He is a loyal subject to the King; 3) Duncan is his friend; 4) Duncan has never abused his royal power; and 5) Duncan is a guest in his home.
Detailed explanation-3: -Shakespeare’s famous tragedy Macbeth is based upon his life, but is not historically accurate. In the play, Macbeth and his wife murder the aged King Duncan when he comes to visit them in their castle. In reality, Macbeth killed Duncan, who was about 39, in battle, and made himself king instead.
Detailed explanation-4: -Banquo, a character in Macbeth, was a general in the army of King Duncan, a friend to Macbeth, and finally a father to Fleance. When confronted by the three witches on the heath, he responded to their prophecies in a different manner than his friend.