When Macbeth becomes Thane of Cawdor crossword

Macbeth Gets the Title - What Happens in Act I

Crossword clues sometimes ask for the exact moment Macbeth receives the name Thane of Cawdor. The answer is plain - the event takes place in Act I. No need to hunt through the whole play - the title lands in the first act and goes no further.

Macbeth's Rise to Power

In Shakespeare's Macbeth, the hero receives the title Thane of Cawdor during Act I. The witches foretold this promotion and promised him the crown. Because of this Macbeth's desire for the throne awakens plus the tragedy begins.

The Importance of Act I

Macbeth Meets the Witches

Act I presents Macbeth to the audience and brings him face to face with three witches. The hags greet him as Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor but also future King of Scotland. The forecast fans the spark of ambition inside Macbeth and starts his course toward betrayal as well as bloodshed.

Duncan Is Betrayed

• King Duncan rewards Macbeth with the title Thane of Cawdor because Macbeth fought with courage for him.
• The witches foretell that Macbeth will rule - the words fire his desire - he besides Lady Macbeth plot the king's death.
• In Act I Scene 7 Macbeth stabs Duncan. One crime changes a faithful soldier into a pitiless man who wants only power.
• This betrayal sets off every tragedy that follows.

Conclusion - The Crossword Answer Revealed

The crossword clue “When Macbeth becomes Thane of Cawdor” refers to the events of Act I. At that point the witches’ forecast or Macbeth's own longing drive him toward betrayal and bring on his fall.