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Hath Won
"What he hath lost, noble Macbeth hath won." (1.2.67) Macbeth's bravery easily won him the trust and love of the gentle King Duncan. The Thane of Cawdor took advantage of the king's trust by betraying him and helping the Norweyan army. By killing men ruthlessly and having no fear for his own life Macbeth, in the king's eyes deserved the title of Thane of Cawdor that would raise Macbeth's status. Alas prophecies will come true as will hopes and dreams, but others know they could come with a price to pay. How does one so noble as Macbeth go from the king's beloved servant to plotting his very own death.
King Duncan, gentle, loving, gullible King Duncan is so trusting that he takes a captain's word. The Captain stands bleeding and still delivers his message to the king that the Thane of Cawdor has betrayed him and that Macbeth, Thane of Glamis, was ever so brave while defending his hyness. The Captain claimed, "For brave Macbeth—well he deserves that name" (1.2.16). The......

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