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Witch 2 says, “By the pricking of my thumb, something wicked this way comes.” Who arrives? Macbeth What is Macbeth’s attitude towards the witches this time? He is very brave & blunt; forceful/demanding What 4 things do the witches show…

a guilty conscience is not easily mended What is the message of Lady Macbeth’s sleepwalking scene? Lady Macbeth’s candle What helps to create the eerie atmosphere of Scene 1? No measure of virtue will undo her guilt What does “All…

what important roles do the witches play in act one foreshadow events what does the captain report to Duncan after the battle is won how brave McBeth was in battle, the thane of Cawdor was a traitor, Banquo was an…

Where does Scene 1 take place? Banquo’s Castle (Forres. Palace) What is Banquo’s opinion of what has happened ? That Macbeth killed Duncan so he can get the kingship What do Banquo and Macbeth discuss? Whether Banquo is coming to…

What three things do the witches tell Macbeth? 1. Beware of Macduff2. No one born from a women will harm Macbeth3. Macbeth is safe until Birnam Wood moves to Dunsinane Hill How is the following quote foreshadowing?”By the pricking of…

Reason Macbeth went to weird sisters To see apparitions of future Witches “Double double, toil and trouble; fire burn and cauldron bubble.” Animals mentioned in Scene 1 Fox, whale, frog, snake, cat, hedgehog, lizard, dog, owl, wolf, shark, worm, etc.…

About their day. What are the witches talking about at the beginning of the scene? Beards What feature not usually associated with witches does Banquo mention? He wants to know more What’s macbeth reaction to their words? Thane of Glamis,…

“Yet, I beseech you … give me advantage of some brief discourse with Desdemona alone.” Cassio to Emilia. Cassio wanted Emilia to get him time with Desdemona alone so he could talk to her about getting his job back, as…

Drama The art of composing, writing, acting or producing plays; a literary composition intended to portray life or character or to tell a story usually involving conflicts and emotions exhibited through action and dialog, designed for theatrical performance Theater The…

Othello The play’s protagonist and hero. A Christian Moor and general of the armies of Venice, Othello is an eloquent and physically powerful figure, respected by all those around him. In spite of his elevated status, he is nevertheless easy…