In Shakespeare’s drama “Macbeth”, Act I, Macbeth
is given the title the Thane of Cawdor by king Duncan. King is pleased with
Macbeth’s success in silencing the rebellion and victorious fight with
Norwegians: “But outfitted in his battle-weathered armor, Macbeth met the
Norwegian attacks shot for shot, as if he were the goddess of war’s husband.
Finally he broke the enemy’s spirit, and we were victorious. […] The thane of
Cawdor will never again betray me. Go announce that he will be executed, and
tell Macbeth that Cawdor’s titles will be given to him.”
