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What effect do the witches' prophecies have on Macbeth's attitude towards his ambition?
What effect do the witches' prophecies have on Macbeth's attitude towards his ambition?
- They encourage him to seek out other forms of leadership.
- They diminish his ambition and lead him to reject power.
- They initially make him skeptical but eventually ignite his ambition. (correct)
- They have no impact on his ambition throughout the play.
How does Macbeth's belief in the witches' power evolve after the first prophecy comes true?
How does Macbeth's belief in the witches' power evolve after the first prophecy comes true?
- He believes that he can manipulate the prophecies for his own ends.
- He starts to consider the prophecies as absolute truth. (correct)
- He decides to disregard the prophecies entirely.
- He becomes increasingly distrustful of their predictions.
What is the primary choice that showcases Macbeth's exercise of free will?
What is the primary choice that showcases Macbeth's exercise of free will?
- Refusing to believe in fate.
- Accepting the title of Thane of Cawdor.
- Choosing to murder King Duncan. (correct)
- Deciding to consult the witches again.
What ultimately leads to Macbeth's downfall according to the content provided?
What ultimately leads to Macbeth's downfall according to the content provided?
In what way do the characters' beliefs in fate affect their decisions?
In what way do the characters' beliefs in fate affect their decisions?
How does the content portray the relationship between fate and free will?
How does the content portray the relationship between fate and free will?
What is the initial reaction of Macbeth to the witches' prophecies?
What is the initial reaction of Macbeth to the witches' prophecies?
How do the witches' prophecies ultimately influence Macbeth's decisions?
How do the witches' prophecies ultimately influence Macbeth's decisions?
What role does free will play in Macbeth's actions despite the prophecies?
What role does free will play in Macbeth's actions despite the prophecies?
Which event marks a turning point in Macbeth's belief in the witches' powers?
Which event marks a turning point in Macbeth's belief in the witches' powers?
What does Macbeth’s reliance on the witches’ prophecies ultimately suggest about his character?
What does Macbeth’s reliance on the witches’ prophecies ultimately suggest about his character?
What is the significance of characters believing in fate according to the dynamics of the play?
What is the significance of characters believing in fate according to the dynamics of the play?
