Question

Which statement best explains the importance of the spirits’ predictions near the end of William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Macbeth?

A.Macbeth feels sad that the predictions were about Macduff’s advancing armies.
B.Macbeth realizes that all of the predictions were true and could have no effect on his fate.
C.Macbeth realizes that the predictions were misleading and that he is doomed.
D.Macbeth feels confident because he thinks none of the predictions can come true.

Answer 1

C
He realizes the sum of his own choices have doomed him.

Answer 2

In the end, Macbeth realizes that he was fooled by all of these prophecies he believed to be true. The witches have lied to him and left him almost defenseless. Therefore, the correct answer is C.