Macbeth

Act I Scene VI

What is King Duncan’s impression ofMacbeth’s castle?

What makes this view ironic?

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As Duncan enters Macbeth's castle he says that he feels the castle and the air to be gentle and pleasant,

This castle hath a pleasant seat; the air

Nimbly and sweetly recommends itself

Unto our gentle senses.

The dramatic irony here is that Macbeth and his wife plan to kill Duncan that night