Question

when duncan announces malcolm as heir, macbeth speaks privately to himself. what emotion does macbeth feel at this news? pride in malcolms courage fear of the witches curse relief that he can stop worrying jealousy and growing ambition clear my selection

Explanation:

In Shakespeare's Macbeth, when Duncan names Malcolm as his heir, Macbeth is already influenced by the witches' prophecy that he will be king. This announcement thwarts his immediate path to the throne. He doesn't feel pride in Malcolm (he sees Malcolm as an obstacle), there's no indication of fear of a witch's curse at this moment (the curse idea is more about the prophecy's influence on his actions later in a different context), and he certainly doesn't feel relief (as his ambition to be king is still strong). His private thoughts show his jealousy that Malcolm is ahead of him in the line - of - succession and his growing ambition to find a way (like the violent path he later takes) to become king himself.

Answer:

Jealousy and growing ambition