19.2k views
2 votes
Why are the prophesies examples of situational irony in Macbeth?

1 Answer

6 votes

Answer:

Macbeth often misinterprets their fortunes and are put in situations of irony.

Step-by-step explanation:

A good example for situational irony is Macbeth's killing Duncan to gain the throne, thinking only of the power and wealth he will enjoy as the new King of Scotland.

User Abdalla Roda
by
5.3k points