How does Macbeth's reputation help him become king?
How does his reputation help him initially cover up the fact that he murdered Duncan?
(Acts 1 &2)
2006-12-17 10:18:02 · 4 answers · asked by perpetualyesterday 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
Shakespeare opens up scene two of Macbeth with a great detail about how Macbeth has been more than brave on the battle field, slicing an enemy, Macdonwald, from the "nave to the chop" or bellybutton to the throat, and then placing the head on his sword.
This report clearly impresses King Duncan. We know also that Macbeth has some trust with the king since he is currently the Thane of Glamis.
Since Macbeth showed a lot of great work on the battle field, King Duncan decides to reward him by also giving him the title the Thane of Cawdor.
Why would Macbeth kill the king? He has never shown disloyalty before. In addition, people would not suspect Macbeth for the same reason against the murder Macbeth initially gives his wife: Kind Duncan had honored him with the Thane of Cawdor title.
2006-12-17 14:34:45 · answer #1 · answered by paige_alicia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
macbeth was well trusted by king Duncan and thus the king decided to stay at his house. everyone knew how much the king trusted the loyalty of macbeth that after he murdered the king no one suspected him.
2006-12-17 13:59:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's a hero already to the people, and everyone likes him already. It's like he can do no wrong to them. Everyone worships and looks up to a hero.
2006-12-17 15:12:48 · answer #3 · answered by Lissard 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a pretty good play; you really ought to give it a read sometime.
2006-12-18 03:10:25 · answer #4 · answered by shkspr 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋