In 'Macbeth', why is King Duncan's comment on the pleasantness of Macbeth’s castle ('This castle hath a pleasant seat') ironic?
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Correct answer: The audience knows Macbeth plans to murder Duncan there that night
Duncan admires Macbeth's castle as a pleasant, safe refuge. The audience, however, already knows of Lady Macbeth and Macbeth's murderous conspiracy, making Duncan's sense of security one of Shakespeare's darkest ironies.
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