The Birnam Wood

of a bloodied child, and proclaims that “none of woman born / Shall harm Macbeth” (IV.i.87-88). The last apparition takes the shape of a crowned child with a tree in his hand, and pronounces that “Macbeth shall never vanquish’d be until / Great Birnam Wood to high Dunsinane Hill / Shall come against him” (IV.i.101-103). Each of these is an example of the motif of fate, as they proclaim prophecies about Macbeth’s future. Furthermore, each prophecy contributes to the indispensable concept of fate versus

Not everyone or everything may appear the way they initially seem to be. Appearance versus reality is observed in everyday life, whether it be in relationships or in novels. Individuals should keep an open mind and always strive to further examine one’s views and perceptions of others. Some people may appear trustworthy, but in reality are not. It is one’s own examinations that will help make these individual determinations. Some people are quick to judge others, but there are many inner layers

last apparition states that “Macbeth shall never vanquished be until Great Birnam Wood to high Dunsinane Hill Shall come against him” (IV,i, 96-98). Because of this prophecy Macbeth believed that he is undefeatable, Great Birnam Wood couldn't just get up and move up Dunsinane hill, but then King Edward’s army uses the tree branches from Great Birnam Wood to disguise how many soldiers he had, thus making Great Birnam Wood move up Dunsinane Hill and results in Macbeths

still confident of victory and believes that Macduff is still not strong enough to kill him and fights back. One of the prophecies the witches give Macbeth is that he could not be killed until Birnam wood starts to move to Dunsinane. Upon hearing the report of the English troops and the thanes in Birnam wood, preparing to attack the Scottish army, Macbeth still does not fear for his fate since he is given the

thane of Fife.” The second apparition, a bloody child, reveals to Macbeth that “none of woman born shall harm Macbeth.” The third apparition, a child crowned with a tree in his hand, declares that “Macbeth shall never vanquish'd be until Great Birnam wood to high Dunsinane hill shall come against him.” After Macbeth receives his three prophecies, he begins to feel secure and untouchable. However, Hecate stated in Act III that “security is mortals’ chiefest enemy.” This sets the scene for Act V when

In Shakespeare’s Macbeth, Macbeth’s misinterpretation of the witches' prophecies of his vulnerability ties into the larger pattern of the number three, and its adverse correlation with situational irony. In the second apparition, the second witch tells Macbeth to “Be bloody, bold, and resolute”. Laugh to scorn: “The power of man, for none of woman born/ Shall harm Macbeth” (4.1.90). Macbeth’s interpretation of the witch’s prophecy is misled and shrouded in his supposed invincibility. The third witch

to usurp Macbeth’s tyrannical throne. Macbeth is unworried, the day that Birnam wood comes to Dunsinane is far, far in the future. Soon, however, a messenger comes to Macbeth with disturbing news. “As I did stand my watch upon the hill, I looked toward Birnam, and anon methought the wood began to move.” (V.v.37-39). Definitively, the witches predilection came true. Malcolm’s army used tree branches as camouflage; Birnam Wood finally comes to Dunsinane. In response, Macbeth takes to battle. He kills

she then unwittingly implicates herself and her husband in the murders of Duncan, Banquo, and Lady Macduff. Scene 2 – The country outside Dunsinane 2. Mentieth, Angus, Lennox, and Caithness — all Scottish noblemen — desert Macbeth and head for Birnam Wood. 3. Where is Macbeth? In his castle 4. Angus remarks that Macbeth’s soldiers move only out of fear, not out of love for

shall never vanquish’d be until / Great Birnam wood to high Dunisane hill / shall come against him”(4.1.54). Until the trees uproot themselves from the woods and walk to high Dunisane hill, Macbeth shall never leave the throne. Macbeth gains significant confidence in his security in maintaining his position as King. The apparition from The Witches influence Macbeth’s mind with their partly true apparition. When he sees the army of Macduff with trees from Birnam Wood, his pride is diminished and he does

A tragic hero is a figure with a heroic personality and a noble background who has many flaws that lead to his own death. In the play, The Tragedy of Macbeth, Macbeth is a tragic hero. Macbeth is the Thane of Glamis, a nobleman, who is known for his bravery during the war against Scotland. His fatal flaws include arrogance and ambition which cause him to behave violently in order to stay in power. These violent acts eventually cause his death. In the beginning of the play, Macbeth runs into the