Question

What eerie vision does Macbeth have before he kills Duncan?

• A. He sees a bloody dagger floating in front of him.
• B. He hears the sound of a raven cawing.
• C. He sees a ghost of a soldier pointing towards Duncan's chamber.
• D. He dreams of an owl screeching through the night.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. He sees a bloody dagger floating in front of him.

• In Macbeth, Macbeth has a vision of a bloody dagger floating in the air before he kills King Duncan.

• This vision foreshadows Macbeth's murderous intentions.