Macbeth: Act 5, scene 7

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Summary Analysis Themes

In the fighting, Macbeth encounters and fights Young Siward. Though Young Siward is brave, Macbeth quickly kills him and says in a mocking tone that he fears no man of woman born.

A reminder of the second half of the prophecy protecting Macbeth.