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What does fate mean in the Shakespearean tragedy, such as Macbeth? Relate the concepts of free will, chance and character flaws in influencing or not influencing “fate.” Use examples from the play to support your answer.​

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At the end of the same scene, Macbeth explains to the murderers that not only must Banquo die, but also his son Fleance "must embrace the fate / Of that dark hour" (3.1. 136-137). Here "fate" means a terrible thing that is going to happen because Macbeth is going to make it happen.

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