In 'Macbeth,' which character is revealed to have been 'from his mother's womb / Untimely ripp'd,' thus fulfilling a prophecy?
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Correct answer: Macduff
The witches told Macbeth that 'none of woman born' could harm him. Macduff reveals he was delivered via Caesarean section, technically exempting him from the prophecy and allowing him to kill Macbeth.
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