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The following question is based on your reading of Macbeth, Act III.
In The Tragedy of MacBeth, Act III, scene i, what does Macbeth mean when he says, "Upon my head they placed
fruitless crown/And put a barren scepter in my gripe,/Thence to be wrenched with an unlineal hand,/No son of min
succeeding"?
a.
He will be the victim of many violent crimes, including robbery.
b. His royal possessions have no monetary value.
C.
His children will hate him.
d. His royal position will not be passed on to his children.
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
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Answer 1

Macbeth means that his royal position will not be passed on to his children.

Step-by-step explanation:

In The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act III, scene i, when Macbeth says, "Upon my head they placed fruitless crown/And put a barren scepter in my gripe,/Thence to be wrenched with an unlineal hand,/No son of mine succeeding," he means that his royal position will not be passed on to his children.

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