Macbeth Act 4

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What tragic news does Ross deliver to Macduff in Act 4 of Macbeth?

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Ross informs Macduff that his wife and children have been killed.

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What is Ross's reaction to Malcolm and Macduff's plan to fight Macbeth?

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Ross is pleased to hear that Malcolm and Macduff are going to fight Macbeth.

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What activity are the witches engaged in at the beginning of Act 4?

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The witches are preparing a spell and chanting.

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What does the Third Apparition in Act 4 of Macbeth look like?

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The Third Apparition appears as a child wearing a crown and holding a tree.

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How does Macbeth feel after hearing the prophecies from the apparitions?

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Macbeth feels confident after hearing the apparitions.

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What role do the witches play in Macbeth's fate in Act 4?

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The witches provide prophecies that influence Macbeth's actions and decisions.

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What is the significance of the apparitions in Act 4?

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The apparitions symbolize Macbeth's ambition and foreshadow his downfall.

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How does the theme of fate versus free will manifest in Act 4?

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Characters struggle with the prophecies of the witches, questioning whether their actions are predetermined or a result of their choices.

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What does the crown symbolize in the Third Apparition?

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The crown symbolizes kingship and the idea of rightful rule.

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What is the emotional impact of Ross's message on Macduff?

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Ross's message devastates Macduff, fueling his desire for revenge against Macbeth.