FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
MACBETH
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Question
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Because Macbeth and Malcom are actually the same person
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Because Duncan renounced Malcom and named Macbeth his heir
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Because Malcom’s flight makes him look guilty
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Because Malcom makes a deal with Macbeth to forfeit the throne in exchange for not being murdered
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Detailed explanation-1: -In ancient Scotland, kings were named by acclamation, so that succession by eldest child or eldest son was not yet automatic… even though for British monarchs, such succession ultimately did become automatic.
Detailed explanation-2: -MacBeth – King of Scotland 1040 – 57 Mac Bethad mac Findláich or MacBeth as he is known in English, the Mormaer of Moray, claimed the throne on his own behalf and that of his wife Grauch, and after the death of Duncan made himself king in his place.
Detailed explanation-3: -Malcolm is a guest at Macbeth’s castle when Macbeth kills Malcolm’s father, Duncan, in Act 2.2. Malcolm and his brother are informed of the death in Act 2.3. Because they are suspected of the murder, Malcolm is not immediately declared the king.
Detailed explanation-4: -Macbeth is desperate to win his wife’s praise, and he also hungers for more power. His ambition, coupled with his own insecurities, pushes him to murder Duncan.