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Yes, Macbeth [c. 1014-August 15, 1057] early on considered killing King Duncan I [d. August 14, 1040]. In Act 1 Scene 3 of the Shakespearean play, Macbeth heard the witches' predictions of noble and royal promotions for him. Then he heard the news from the noble Scotsmen Angus and Ross of his receipt of the powerful title and profitable possessions of the Thane of Cawdor. Macbeth had to have known that King Duncan I [d. August 14, 1040] would have planned to be succeeded by his own children, the future Kings Malcolm III [d. November 13, 1093] and Donald III [d. 1099]. So he had to have known that something untoward would have to happen for him to become King. In fact, in lines 134-142, he pondered means 'against the use of nature'. Such means to an end could have included king-killing. Then in Scene 4, he witnessed the King giving the title of Prince of Cumberland to Malcolm, the elder of the two children. That title identifed Malcolm as the heir apparent to the throne. Macbeth again considered foul means to realizing his royal destiny. In lines 48-53, he recognized the title as an obstacle that had to halt his progress or be dealt with. Most definitely did he consider foul means, which he called 'black and deep desires'.
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What reason does Macbeth give for killing King Duncan's guards?
Macbeth believes he has to kill Duncan's guards in case they heard anything happen in the room while Macbeth was killing Duncan.
Who did Macbeth have killed because he suspected Macbeth had killed duncan?
And then Macbeth asked Macbeth if he confronted Macbeth on killing Macbeth with Macbeth.
What is the significance of the dagger in scene 1?
the significance of macbeth seeing the dagger is that he is looking into his conscience and he is already feeling guilty of killing duncan
Who does Macbeth admit to killing after seeing Duncan body?
The king
How are Lady Macbeth and Macbeth different in their initial views on killing Duncan?
The reaction between Lady Macbeth and Macbeth is initially very different after they kill Duncan. Lady Macbeth is enthusiastic but Macbeth regrets his actions.
What reason does Macbeth give for killing King Duncan's guards?
Macbeth believes he has to kill Duncan's guards in case they heard anything happen in the room while Macbeth was killing Duncan.
Why did Macbeth say that he had already talked to the murderers?
He is already guilty enough from killing Duncan and doesn't want to have more guilt by killing his friend Banquo. he think that the murderers would tell others that macbeth is the one who kill people
Who did lady Macbeth guilt Macbeth into killing?
Lady Macbeth talked Macbeth into killing his cousin, King Duncan of Scotland, who was a guest in his house at the time.
Who did Macbeth have killed because he suspected Macbeth had killed duncan?
And then Macbeth asked Macbeth if he confronted Macbeth on killing Macbeth with Macbeth.
What is the significant of the dagger in scene 1?
the significance of Macbeth seeing the dagger is that he is looking into his conscience and he is already feeling guilty of killing duncan
What is the significance of the dagger in scene 1?
the significance of macbeth seeing the dagger is that he is looking into his conscience and he is already feeling guilty of killing duncan
Who does Macbeth admit to killing after seeing Duncan body?
The king
How are Lady Macbeth and Macbeth different in their initial views on killing Duncan?
The reaction between Lady Macbeth and Macbeth is initially very different after they kill Duncan. Lady Macbeth is enthusiastic but Macbeth regrets his actions.
How did MacBeth plan to murder Duncan?
Killing him in his sleep. Scandalous!
How was lady Macbeth a manipulator?
She talks her husband into killing Duncan.
What words haunted Macbeth after killing duncan?
"Sleep no more, Macbeth doth murder sleep."
Was Macbeth a vassal of Duncan If not should Macbeth's act considered regicide?
Macbeth was not a vassal of King Duncan. Macbeth's act of killing King Duncan would be considered regicide because he unlawfully killed his king, who was his sovereign and ruler.
