However, the battle continues as the Norwegian lord began a new assault. A soldier comes to Duncan to tell him that Macbeth has killed the rebel Macdonwald. Themes Supernatural Witches Definitions Anon – immediately Character Descriptions Witches Are they actual supernatural beings? Important Lines Fair is foul, foul is fair Antithesis Setting Īct 1 Scene 2 Summary Duncan is introduced. They inform the reader that they are going to meet with Macbeth. We see the dynamic in the relationship and the cold nature of Lady Macbeth.Act 1 Scene 1 Summary The three witches are introduced. Saying he is weak for not wanting to do the murder. P 42īut we see the grip lady Macbeth has on her husband as she threatens his masculinity. He finds pride in telling his wife ‘we will proceed no further in this business’. It is stated how much of a war is going on within Macbeth’s mind as he monologues. Macbeth has doubts about killing Duncan but Lady Macbeth persuades him – calling him a coward, etc. He is also aware of the prophecy, making him wonder about Duncan’s murder. Lady Macbeth receives a gift from Duncan.īanquo’s suspicion is shown as he is the one giving the gift from Duncan. She wants to be made cold and cruel, so she can go ahead with the murder without being burdened by empathy. We see Lady Macbeth wants her husband to become the king. The affection Macbeth has for his wife, going as far as addressing her as his ‘dearest partner in greatness.’ P 30 He has a great trust in her, and gives her instruction to keep the great prophecy a secret. Here we see the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. Lady Macbeth reads Macbeth’s letter, starts to plot to herself, and then tells Macbeth her ideas when he arrives. He was a gentleman on whom I built an absolute trust p 24.ĭuncan is talking about the past Cawdor, but later on, we find that Macbeth is just as far from trustable, probably more so. This is shown in Duncan’s line ‘There’s no art To find the mind’s construction in the face. It is shown in the statement of ‘Stars, hide your fires Let not light see my black and deep desires.’ P 28Īppearance hiding behind reality. Just before the scene comes to a close he ponders the fact ‘Malcolm is now the prince of Cumberland! To become king myself, I’m either going to have to step over him, or give up, because he’s in my way.’ P 29Ĭlose after that, continuing the stanza we get a demonstration of an ambition-soaked man, plagued with a fear of self. We clearly see the ambition grow within Macbeth’s character. He exclaims Macbeth to be ‘My worthiest kinsman! – I owe you more than I can ever repay’ p 25. After losing it in the past thane of Cawdor. We see Duncan’s newfound absolute trust towards Macbeth. The King also names Malcolm heir to the throne. They bring an aura of evil.Ĭlothes ‘New honours come upon him, like our strange garments, cleave not to their mould but with the aid of use.’ P.23Īt his palace, the King thanks Macbeth and Banquo for their bravery. There is a darkness and confusion for the time the witches are around. One that once looked upon will be insatiable, like a waterproof fire. Also appearance hiding behind reality The witches may seem innocent, but they’re using their words to plant a seed of ambition. The witches spark an evil ambition within Macbeth, and a lurking suspicion unto Banquo. Leaving him to interpret it himself, which as we know ends in blood being spilled.Įvil. He tries to ask for more meaning to the words. At that moment, he reaches for more knowledge. Macbeth hears word about the prophecy for himself. Later on, we see his belief in the prophecy with the line ‘What, can the devil speak true’. He does this despite the skittish fear he displays. He makes a slight joke about the witches’ beards. We learn that Banquo is a man who is fine to joke in situations, ones others harden in. The Witches give Macbeth and Banquo the prophecies. Duncan believes Macbeth to be very trustable and grants him the thane of Cawdor. We learn Duncan is a good king, very empathetic. I learned that they’re somehow related to darkness from the introduction mentioning thunder, lightning etc.ĭuncan hears that Macbeth and Banquo have won them the war. Three Witches get together and start plotting.
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