... process of Duncan's murder when they ambush Macbeth to relay information concerning his future. One witch shouts, "All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be King hereafter" (Act I, Scene iii, li 50). Because of this prophecy, Macbeth believes he is destined to be the next king, so he sees only two solutions to fulfill this prophecy. He either has to wait for Duncan to ... declaration saying "we will establish our estate upon/Our eldest, Malcolm, whom we name hereafter/The Prince of Cumberland" (Act I, scene iv, li 37-39). If Malcolm is set to be the new king, then Macbeth sees he clearly cannot ...

• Word Count: 821
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

... balance in his society, forcing nature to eliminate Macbeth and restore balance. Before the play began the society Macbeth lived in (11th century Scotland) was in tumult. King Duncan and his army were locked in all out war with Norwegian forces. Amidst all this, Macbeth, a ruthless warrior, had aspirations to be more than the thane of a small area of land; he desired power and greatness, and ... out that Duncan has instead named his "eldest, Malcolm...hereafter the Prince of Cumberland" (1.4.38-39) he is enraged. At this point Macbeth stops thinking about Duncan as a friend, and conside...

• Word Count: 1100
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

... battle, "As cannons overcharged with double cracks; so they doubly redoubled strokes upon the foe." Macbeth's men obviously look to him as being a powerful man. Through this performance Macbeth earns the trust and support of Duncan, the king of Scotland. With joyous news of the victory, in Act 1 scene 2, line 63-65, the king orders Ross to greet Macbeth with his new title, "No more that Thane of ... . His weaknesses are more potent than his strengths, which adds to his downfall. The prophecies of the three witches initiate the separation of Macbeth from his morals by showing him what cou...

• Word Count: 763
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

... balance in his society, forcing nature to eliminate Macbeth and restore balance. Before the play began the society Macbeth lived in (11th century Scotland) was in tumult. King Duncan and his army were locked in all out war with Norwegian forces. Amidst all this, Macbeth, a ruthless warrior, had aspirations to be more than the thane of a small area of land; he desired power and greatness, and ... out that Duncan has instead named his, "eldest, Malcolm... hereafter The Prince of Cumberland," (1.4.38-39) he is enraged. At this point Macbeth stops thinking about Duncan as a friend, and cons...

• Word Count: 1100
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School