NEED HELP ASAP ENGLISH 4
what motivated macbeth to kill duncan?


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Throughout Act 1, Macbeth is conflicted about whether or not he should kill King Duncan. In Act 1 Scene 7, for example, Macbeth talks about how Duncan is 'both his kinsmen and his subject' as well as his 'host', all reasons not to kill the king. However, he makes the choice to go ahead and commit 'the horrid deed' in Act 2. This choice is one of the central turning points for this character and it is vital for anyone writing about Macbeth, or playing Macbeth on stage, to look at his motivations at this point and ask:
What motivates Macbeth to kill King Duncan?
We've started to think below about some of the reasons behind his actions. See if you can complete the grid to make four points that could answer this question. It doesn't matter if you agree or not, as long as you can back it up! Looking at the following scenes might also help to collect evidence:
• Act 1 Scene 3: Take a look at Macbeth's initial reaction to the prophecies.
• Act 1 Scene 7: Think about Macbeth's own personality and Lady Macbeth's reaction to his inner conflict.
• Act 2 Scene 1: Take a look at what happens to Macbeth on the way to kill King Duncan.
Fill in the blanks on the chart on the back, then answer the following:


Having thought about the reasons why Macbeth is persuaded to kill King Duncan, which do you think is the most important?