Macbeth Flashcards
What convinces Macbeth that the witches prophecy is true?
When King Duncan names him Thane of Cawdor.
Why does Macbeth believe he needs to kill King Duncan?
He sees Malcom ( Duncan’s son ) as a threat to the throne.
How does Lady Macbeth persuade Macbeth to kill Duncan?
Making fun of his manly hood , saying he isn’t manly enough if he cannot kill someone.
Why does Macbeth kill banquo?
He sees him as another threat to the throne.
Why does Macbeth see Banquo as another threat to the throne?
The witches claim in their prophecy that Macbeth will be king but Banquo’s descendants will be the future kings.
What convinces Macbeth he is invincible over Macduff’s army?
The witches told him that ‘none of woman born shall harm macbeth’. He takes this literally, thinking no man can kill him as they are all born from women.
