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What is the initial prophecy made by the witches regarding Macbeth's fate?
What is the initial prophecy made by the witches regarding Macbeth's fate?
- He will become invincible.
- He will defeat Macduff.
- He will become the King of Scotland.
- He will be Thane of Cawdor. (correct)
How do the witches contribute to Macbeth's sense of security?
How do the witches contribute to Macbeth's sense of security?
- By declaring he cannot be harmed by anyone born of a woman. (correct)
- By warning him of danger.
- By predicting his downfall.
- By revealing secrets about other characters.
What effect do the apparitions conjured by the witches have on Macbeth?
What effect do the apparitions conjured by the witches have on Macbeth?
- They increase his overconfidence. (correct)
- They cause him to question the witches' motives.
- They instill fear and doubt in him.
- They lead him to make cautious decisions.
What is one key result of the supernatural elements in the play?
What is one key result of the supernatural elements in the play?
Which event leads Macbeth to confront Macduff despite the witches' warnings?
Which event leads Macbeth to confront Macduff despite the witches' warnings?
What ultimately fulfills the witches' prophecies regarding Macbeth?
What ultimately fulfills the witches' prophecies regarding Macbeth?
How do the witches' prophecies primarily affect Macbeth's psyche?
How do the witches' prophecies primarily affect Macbeth's psyche?
Which of the following describes the nature of the witches' predictions?
Which of the following describes the nature of the witches' predictions?
What is a direct consequence of Macbeth's overconfidence due to the witches' prophecies?
What is a direct consequence of Macbeth's overconfidence due to the witches' prophecies?
In what way do supernatural encounters contribute to Macbeth's downfall?
In what way do supernatural encounters contribute to Macbeth's downfall?
What crucial effect do the witches have on the progression of the play?
What crucial effect do the witches have on the progression of the play?
How does Macbeth’s encounter with Banquo's ghost serve the plot?
How does Macbeth’s encounter with Banquo's ghost serve the plot?
How do the witches' prophecies primarily drive Macbeth's actions throughout the play?
How do the witches' prophecies primarily drive Macbeth's actions throughout the play?
What outcome do Macbeth's encounters with supernatural elements primarily provoke in him?
What outcome do Macbeth's encounters with supernatural elements primarily provoke in him?
Which aspect of the supernatural influences Macbeth's perception of invincibility?
Which aspect of the supernatural influences Macbeth's perception of invincibility?
How do the witches manipulate Macbeth's character development throughout the play?
How do the witches manipulate Macbeth's character development throughout the play?
What does Macbeth's reckless confrontation with Macduff reveal about his state of mind as influenced by the supernatural?
What does Macbeth's reckless confrontation with Macduff reveal about his state of mind as influenced by the supernatural?
What role does Banquo's ghost play in Macbeth's psychological state as influenced by supernatural elements?
What role does Banquo's ghost play in Macbeth's psychological state as influenced by supernatural elements?
