2.) The witches picked Macbeth as their victim because they could tell that …show more content…
His father must have told him why Macbeth would want him dead and that would convince him to stay safe.
Literary Elements
1. It is ironic that Lady Macbeth killed herself because of how much she wanted to gain power. When Lady Macbeth finds out in Act 1 that she has the chance to be queen by her husband, Macbeth, becoming king. “Come to my woman’s breasts and take my milk for gall.” (Act 1, Scene 5, Line 45) Lady Macbeth is willing to do whatever it takes to become queen, even if that means killing the current king and his descendents. At the end of the play, when Lady Macbeth kills herself, she ruins all the work that she did before in order to become queen.
2. The theme of the play is that you shouldn’t fool around with fate. Macbeth believes the witches and by killing Duncan, he changed his fate. After becoming so wrapped up in the murders and the power, it leads to his death. “ Macbeth, Macbeth, Macbeth, beware Macduff! Beware the Thane of Fife!” (Act 4, Scene 1, Lines 70-71) Even after being warned about Macduff, Macbeth still goes on as if nothing can stop him. Macbeth is a foolish