What does the reader learn about how macbeth feels regarding duncan's plans for his son? a. macbeth and duncan are great friends and are making plans to combine their fortunes. b. duncan learns that macbeth doesn't think malcolm is worthy of becoming duncan's heir. c. macbeth has "black and deep desires" regarding duncan's son and heir, malcolm. d. duncan tells macbeth that he is going to make macbeth his heir rather than malcolm, his son.

The correct answer is C) Macbeth has "black and deep desires" regarding Duncan's son and heir, Malcom.

Explanation:

In the story of Macbeth, the three witches when they meet Macbeth the first time addressed him by his current title Thane of Glamis among other things, they reveal to him that the Kingship of Scotland would be his in the future.

Fast forward to Act I scene IV, Thane of Cawdor previously addressed as Macbeth now has reasons to believe the predictions of the witches with respect to his ascension to the Scottish throne.

So when King Duncan reveals that his son Malcom will succeed him as King, Macbeth becomes vexed.  He soliloquises as follows:

"The Prince of Cumberland! That is a step

On which I must fall down or else o’erleap

For in my way it lies. Stars, hide your fires;

Let no light see my black and deep desires."

Based on his knowledge of the current events and the prophesy, the throne of Scotland was not his to give up or take by force by eliminating or stepping over Malcom.

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animal farm, written by george orwell, is a representation of russia after the revolution that led stalin to take over power.

in this excerpt, the central idea seems to be that the animals (a representation of society), when they believe to be working for a greater good and equality, are obedient and productive. they were convinced that, after expelling the owner (jones) from the farm, they would live in harmony and be fairly treated.

as we know, the pigs become the leaders and grow more selfish and dictatorial with time. in the end, they look and act in a way so similar to humans that it is impossible to tell the difference. the ideals of equality are shattered, and the farm turns out to be worse than it was before. the animals are manipulated with false propaganda and forced to work in order to enrich the pigs.