The audience's knowledge of the witches' paradoxical prophecies in 'Macbeth' creates irony when Macbeth feels:
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Correct answer: Invincible and secure in his power
Macbeth believes 'no man of woman born' can harm him. The audience, familiar with the deceptive nature of the witches' prophecies, anticipates the loophole that will eventually lead to his downfall.
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