Question

MACBETH, aside. The Prince of Cumberland! that is a step
On which I must fall down, or else o'erleap,
For in my way it lies. Stars, hide your fires;
Let not light see my black and deep desires:
The eye wink at the hand; yet let that be,
Which the eye fears, when it is done, to see.

William Shakespeare, Macbeth, Act I, scene iv
What event is foreshadowed by Macbeth's aside in this scene?
A. Macbeth killing his wife
B. Malcolm's death
C. The king's murder
D. Macbe

Answer 1

he's pretty much saying that he doesn't want anyone to see what he's doing. i'm sure the answer would be C in which case, because he was the one who didn't /really/ want the king murdered.

Answer 2

Why is Macbeth both excited and fearful after hearing the witches' prediction about his future?

A. The witches told Macbeth that even though he would not be king, his children would inherit the throne.
B. The witches are powerful, and Macbeth is afraid they will do something to harm the king.
C. The witches told Macbeth that he would be a great hero even though he would be killed in battle.
D. The witches told Macbeth that he would be king, and he is worried about his role in making the prediction come true.

Answer 3

that'd be D. because the king was supposed to have a long life ahead of him and such.