Question

At what point in The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act V, does Macbeth first begin to realize that he has been tricked by the prophecies? a. when he confronts and kills Young Siward b. when he learns that Birnam Wood is moving toward the castle c. when he is told that Lady Macbeth is dead d. when Macduff reveals the details of how he was born

Answer 1

The answer is B. when he learns that Birnam Wood is moving toward the castle. Macbeth revealed that he has grown impervious to fear and horror which revels the theme which is destructiveness of blind ambition. This was evident when he became brutal towards a servant.

Answer 2

Answer: b. when he learns that Birnam Wood is moving toward the castle.

Explanation: In Act V, of "The Tragedy of Macbeth" by William Shakespeare, Macbeth first begins to realize that he has been tricked by the prophecies when he learns that Birnam Wood is moving toward the castle.  When the witches tell Macbeth that he must not fear until the Birnam Wood goes to the castle and that no man born of a woman can kill him, he feels confident. Woods don't move and all men are born from women. When Birnam Wood is approaching Dunsinane, Macbeth realizes that the predictions were misleading.