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Hamlet Son of a murdered Danish king and nephew of present king (Claudius) Suffers mental anguish over death of his father, marriage of his mother to his uncle (and quite possibly suffers from an Oedipus complex) Torn by desire to…

How does Macbeth react to the news that Banquo’s throat has been cut? He reacts happy about Banquo dispatched. Why is Macbeth distressed by the escape of Fleance? If Fleance had died, he muses, his, throne would have beem secure.…

What news regarding Macbeth and Banquo has the captain brought to KingDuncan? Macbeth being heroic from his efforts What further news is brought by Ross? MacBeth is a trader What is King Duncan’s reaction to the news about the Thane…

“Bellona’s bridegroom” Metaphor compared macbeth to God of War -> his valiance praised and celebrated here -> conoared to deity “As sparrows eagles or the hare the lion” Bestial imagery compares Macbeth to brave’ noble creatures, with power and strength…

Cue: …The wine of life is drawn, and the mere lees is left in this vault to brag of. What is amiss? Cue: Why do we hold our tongues, that most may claim this argument for ours? [Aside to MALCOLM]…

what is the main theme of Act 1 of the tragedy of Macbeth Betrayal why are the witches Important? they foreshadow events Why is king Duncan so grateful to Macbeth? Macbeth saved King Duncan’s kingdom from rebels and the Norwegian…

first The captain tells King Duncan how bravely and Nobley Macbeth fought Macdonwald second The Witched tell Macbeth that will become Thane of Cawdor, and King third King Duncan announces that Macbeth is the new Thane of Cawdor fourth The…

Summary Macbeth welcomes various guests to his banquet.The first murderer appears and macbeth steps aside to speak with him. The murderer tells macbeth that banquo is dead, but that fleance has escaped.Macbeth is disturbed. He returns to the feast and…

What time is it at the beginning of Act II? A little past midnight What is the sky like at the beginning of Act II and what does it mean? It is pitch black, which symbolizes evil Sleep refers to…

Why did Macbeth become the Thane of Cawdor? He defeated the rebellious Macdonwald, and conquered the armies from Norway and of the traitor, the thane of Cawdor. Who spoke the following: “And often times, to win us to our harm/the…