Question

In act II, scene IV, of Macbeth, the audience hears reports of an owl killed by a falcon and of a horse eating another horse. What is the likely significance of these events?


A.)They signal Banquo's and Malcolm's impending doom.
B.)They highlight the disruption of the natural order caused by Macbeth's crime.
C.)They symbolize the internal conflict in Macbeth.
D.)They symbolize the conflict between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.
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Answer 1

B.)They highlight the disruption of the natural order caused by Macbeth's crime

Answer 2

The likely significance of these events is B. they highlight the disruption of the natural order caused by Macbeth's crime.
Usually, a falcon can kill an owl, and horses don't normally eat each other. But since Macbeth has killed the king, he has disturbed the order in nature and thus these strange things happen. These abnormal things have been caused by Macbeth killing the king and assuming his role as the new ruler.