Macbeth: I am confused...in Act1Scene2,the Scottish have a war with Irish [Macdo

Question:but in many Macbeth guides there is reference to a civil war in this scene...is there a civil war. If so how do you know?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: but in many Macbeth guides there is reference to a civil war in this scene...is there a civil war. If so how do you know?

We never had a war with the Irish. The Norse yes. Malcolm the Destroyer (Macbeth's predecessor - we are talking history now) was a complete tyrant who tried to wipe out all rival families who might have a claim to the throne to ensure his families succession. If there wasa civil war it would be people fighting against his cruel & tyrannical rule. MacBeth's family had a rival claim to the throne of Scotland so it is very possible he was on the opposite side to "the Destroyer" in any conflict.

In all actuality the disagreements between the English and Irish is a civil war. It is now and it was true then.

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