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annie14689
annie14689
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High School - 12th Grade

 In the play "Macbeth," who is murdered for his throne? 

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Posted by annie14689 on Saturday March 21, 2009 at 11:00 AM and tagged with assassination, duncan, king of scotland, macbeth, murder, murdered, shakespeare, text.

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  1. robertwilliam

    eNotes Editor

    Duncan, King of Scotland. Macbeth, after he hears from the witches that he is to be king, plots with his "dearest partner of greatness", Lady Macbeth, his wife, and murders the king when he is staying at his castle at Glamis.

    You might also be clever-clever and answer the question by saying that, at the very end of the play, Macduff kills Macbeth to get him off the throne, and remove his power. Malcolm, Duncan's son, then takes over the throne.

    Hope it helps!

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    Posted by robertwilliam on Saturday March 21, 2009 at 11:39 AM