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What Traitor did Macbeth defeat and how in the play 'Macbeth'?

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In Act I, scene 2 of Macbeth, both Macdonwald and the thane of Cawdor are traitors against Scotland, while Macbeth is a hero fighting for Scotland. The reader learns that "The merciless Macdonwald-- Worthy to be a rebel" was fighting against Macbeth, who defeated him. read more

I was Macbeth himself who was the traitor. Macbeth killed King Duncan when he heard a prophecy that he was destined to become King of Scotland. Afterward, he was overcome with guilt and paranoia and becomes a tyrant. read more

Macbeth, up until King Duncan's death, is a coward. He is used by Lady Macbeth so that he may kill the king, become Thane of Cawdor, and finally gain some sort of foothold in political power. Duncan says early in the play that he trusts Macbeth. Macbeth himself is also a soldier to his country. read more

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