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Macbeth by Shakespeare

Question 1

Introduction

The drama begins with the haunting presence of three witches who advise the midst of a storm over when and where they want to meet with Macbeth. At the same time find Forres the last battle of the royal troops against the Duncans Norwegian king instead Sweno, supported by rebels Macdonwald. In camp near the battlefield King Duncan is informed that Macdonwald was defeated by Macbeth, and the Thane of Cawdor, there bellion had supported. After the victory of the Scots orders Duncan, office and dignity of the traitor to Macbeth transfer.

Discussion

Along with Banquo, Macbeth meets on his way back from the battle in a heath on the witches. These speak to him as Thane of Cawdor and prophesy to him that he would soon be king, his companion Banquo, however, they announce that he will once forefather be kings. Macbeth, in ignorance of the recent military events of this prophecy is more confused than convinced. Than him, but shortly after horses on the decision of the king, he was appointed Thane of Cawdor, in knowledge sets and the first part of the prophecy fulfilled so fast, he comes to brood and befriends secretly already at the thought of the old king Duncan replace.

Informed by her husband about the strange encounter with the witches, is urging the ambitious Lady Macbeth her ??husband to action: since it excludes the possibility that her husband could take the throne in a natural way, it sums of hand the murder of King Duncan in the eye (Monkeynote, pp. 1-6). Macbeth scares initially afraid, but gives to it in front of his wife is not a coward, and finally to and agrees to kill Duncan at the immediately impending visit to Macbeth's castle in Inverness. The couple starts preparing their misdeeds, while Duncan and his sons and the Thanes and their entourage as guests in Inverness arrive.

Henry Fuseli, Lady Macbeth sleepwalking, the Musee du Louvre - Facing the attitude of Lady Macbeth madness footprint, both characters react differently: surprise at the lady's companion, scientific interest in the physician makes notes.L the work begins on the end of a battle between Norway to Scotland, in which Macbeth, cousin and loyal army chief of Duncan, King of Scotland, is illustrated by his courage, perseverance and loyalty, leading his army to victory. On the way back, Macbeth, The Duke of Glamis, meet three witches who greet by giving three reasons: the Duke of Glamis, the Duke of Cawdor, and future king, then, without giving further explanations they disappear. Shortly after, two lords sent by Duncan just tell Macbeth that the king appointed him Duke of Cawdor as a reward.

It is unclear whether these are the predictions of the witches awaken Macbeth who desire to be crowned, but it is likely that they contribute significantly to his downfall. Macbeth's first reaction is to share his unusual encounter with his wife. They eventually engineer the murder of Duncan in their own castle. Frightened at the idea of ??being accused of the murder of Duncan children flee to England, leaving the throne open to Macbeth. From this point, Macbeth fears lead to ...