Question

What events happen in Act I that lead Macbeth to consider murdering Duncan? Which events do you think influence him most deeply? Explain your responses."

Answer 1

The events in Act I that lead Macbeth to consider murdering Duncan and the events that influence him most deeply.

Step-by-step explanation:

The events in Act I that lead Macbeth to consider murdering Duncan are:

The witches' prophecies of Macbeth becoming king

1. Macbeth's ambition and desire for power
2. Lady Macbeth's manipulation and persuasion

The events that influence Macbeth most deeply are;

• The witches' prophecies, which plant the seed of ambition in his mind
• Lady Macbeth's manipulation, which pushes him to take action
• His own ambition, which drives him to consider the murder