In Macbeth, why was the original Thane of cawdor executed?

A. He cheated on his wife.

B. He committed treason against King Duncan and Scotland.

C. He killed the Queen.

D. He refused to go into battle because he was a coward.

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Danna Cole

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22 March, 00:52

In Macbeth, why was the original Thane of cawdor executed?

A. He cheated on his wife.

B. He committed treason against King Duncan and Scotland.

C. He killed the Queen.

D. He refused to go into battle because he was a coward.

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Elvis Dixon · Answer 1

B is the answer 99% sure

Schmidt · Answer 2

The answer is B; he committed treason against king Duncan. In the very beginning of Macbeth we are showed a battle. It shows that the original Thane was trying to kill Duncan and was fighting with the other army. Therefore, the Thane was executed

In Macbeth, why was the original Thane of cawdor executed?A. He cheated on his wife.B. He committed treason against King Duncan and Scotland.C. He killed the Queen.D. He refused to go into battle because he was a coward.

In Macbeth, why was the original Thane of cawdor executed?

A. He cheated on his wife.

B. He committed treason against King Duncan and Scotland.

C. He killed the Queen.

D. He refused to go into battle because he was a coward.