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Macbeth became king after being persuaded by his wife, Lady Macbeth, to murder the original king of Scottland, Duncan. Once that was done, the thanes assumed Duncan's sons would be promoted to the throne, but they both ran away in fear they might be murdered as well. With that, Macbeth took advantage of his positioin by saying Malcom and Donalbain (Duncan's sons) killed Duncan so he could be king himself. It worked.
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∙ 12y agoMacbeth became king by assassinating the former king, Duncan. Kind Duncan was invited to stay at Macbeth's castle, and while Duncan was asleep, Macbeth had a hallucination of a dagger floating into Duncan's bedroom. Macbeth stole the two guards' daggers, and used them to kill Duncan. He then wiped the blood on the guards, and framed them. The guards were knocked unconscious by drugged wine that Lady Macbeth gave them. Many people say that Macbeth would have never committed the murder if it wasn't for Lady Macbeth since she continuously pushed Macbeth into it.
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She tells him that he has to die so MacBeth can become king.
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The witches predict that Macbeth will become king of Scotland.
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Scotland
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The act of King Duncan naming Macbeth as the Prince of Cumberland clears the way for Macbeth to become king in Scotland, as it puts him in line for the throne. This act is seen as a threat by Macbeth, prompting his ambition to seize the crown.
How does Malcolm feelings towards Macbeth what has Macbeth done to became king?
I'm guessing that you are asking two questions: "How does Malcolm feel about Macbeth?" and "What has Macbeth done to become the king?" The answer to the second question is simple: Macbeth killed King Duncan in order to become king. The answer to the first question is almost as simple: Malcolm hates and fears Macbeth. I hope your command of English is sufficient to understand this answer.
What reason does Macbeth provide for wanting to kill King Duncan?
To become kind and queen. In the beginning of the play, 3 witches tell Macbeth that he will be kind. To cut it really short, his ambition is driving him to become a kind by any means.
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Yes, he does.
How does lady Macbeth affect Macbeth's action?
Lady Macbeth effects Macbeth's actions by pushing him towards the murder. Initially, Macbeth was unsure of what he wanted to do. He stated that if he was meant to become king, it would happen naturally. Lady Macbeth caused him to change his mind and planned the murder of King Duncan.
When macbeth enters how does lady macbeth again echo the words of the witches?
Lady Macbeth echoes the words of the witches when she says "All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter!". This echoes the witches' prophecy that Macbeth will become king.
Why did lady Macbeth ask Macbeth to kill king duncan?
because, the three witches told his future and said that Macbeth would be king. But then King Duncan said that his son would be king Malcolm. So lady Macbeth and Macbeth deicide to kill him so he would become king.
What was one reason Macbeth kills duncan?
He wanted to become the King.
