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According to the Shakespearan play, King Duncan I [d. August 14, 1040] invited himself to spend the night with the Macbeths' at Inverness Castle. He had just gone through what must have been a particularly worrying time. His country and his rule had been challenged by invading Norwegians and rebellious Scotsmen. With the help of friends and fellow Generals Macbeth [c. 1014-August 15, 1057] and Banquo, the King had survived the threats to him and his kingdom. He had traveled to Inverness Castle and eaten what might have been a heavy evening meal. He was ready for sleep, and had to be up and moving early the next morning. He only had two royal chamberlains in his party. Lady Macbeth [b. c. 1015] immediately recognized the weak defense and the vulnerability of the King. She planned to serve both guards drugged drinks. The guards would pass out and be unable to defend their sovereign. Her husband would stab first the defenseless, tired Duncan, and then the guards, to death. In fell sweep, the intended victim and the potential protectors and witnesses would be silenced forever.
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∙ 14y ago
Lady Macbeth masterminds the plan to kill Duncan, the King of Scotland, in Shakespeare's play "Macbeth." She convinces her husband, Macbeth, to commit regicide in order to seize the throne.
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∙ 12y agohe plans to stab him with a knife and eat him
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How do lady Macbeth and Macbeth plan to kill king Duncan?
Get the guards drunk and stab the king in his bed. It's not a complicated plan.
How does Macbeth almost ruin the plan to kill duncan?
He realizes that the murder is not a good idea and decides not to proceed with it.
Why doesn't Macbeth greet Duncan?
Macbeth doesn't greet Duncan when he arrives because he is consumed by guilt and conflicting emotions about his plan to kill Duncan. His inner turmoil and ambition make it difficult for him to behave as he normally would.
What does lady Macbeth plan to do the night of king duncans death to help Macbeth kill him?
she gets the guards drunk so that they pass out allowing Macbeth to kill duncan.
Why Macbeth kill duncan?
To inherit Duncan's Throne
Why do you think Macbeth avoids using the words murder or kill when talking about killing Duncan And what does this tell you about Macbeth's state of mind at this point?
Macbeth avoids using the words murder or kill because he is in denial and feels guilty about his plan to kill Duncan. He is suppressing his conscience and trying to rationalize his actions by using euphemisms. This reluctance to face the reality of his plan shows that Macbeth's state of mind is conflicted and troubled.
In Macbeth what are the witches planning at the beginning?
Well, it is Lady Macbeth's plan really, although Macbeth was tempted by a similar idea. The idea was to kill the king and put the blame on his servants. Macbeth is Duncan's cousin, and so might succeed to the throne.
Why was Macbeth reluctant to murder duncan?
why was macbeth releuctant to kill duncan
How do Macbeth and lady Macbeth plan to murder the kind?
Macbeth and Lady Macbeth plan to murder King Duncan by inviting him to their castle as guests, then waiting until he is asleep to kill him. They plan to frame the chamberlains for the murder by planting the murder weapons on them.
What is lady Macbeth fear What is her plan?
She is afraid that Macbeth, being a careful and cautious man, will estimate that the potential benefits of becoming king are not a good enough reason to kill Duncan. Her plan is to put pressure on him to commit the murder.
What was Macbeth's thoughts to Duncan?
He feels guilt as he goes to kill Duncan, he knows Duncan is the king and he feels loyalty towards him.
What is the event that causes Macbet to kill Duncan?
What causes him to want to kill King Duncan is the foretelling of him being king. This was announced by three witches.
