Question

What four things did the witches show Macbeth?

Select 4 correct answer(s)
his wife's ghost
abloody child
King Duncan's ghost
a crowned child holding a tree
many kings followed by Banquo's ghost
a crowned dog holding a stick
a severed head
a severed arm

Answer 1

The witches show Macbeth four apparitions: a bloody child, a crowned child holding a tree, many kings followed by Banquo's ghost, and a line of eight kings and Banquo's ghost.

Step-by-step explanation:

In Shakespeare's play Macbeth, the three witches show Macbeth four apparitions to prophesy his future. The four things they show are:

1. A bloody child: This represents Macduff, who is not of woman born and will defeat Macbeth.
2. A crowned child holding a tree: This symbolizes Malcolm, who will become King of Scotland and bring Macbeth down.
3. Many kings followed by Banquo's ghost: This foreshadows Banquo's descendants becoming kings, while Banquo himself haunts Macbeth.
4. A line of eight kings and Banquo's ghost: This suggests the future line of Scottish kings.

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