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Why is Scotland at war at the opening of the play? Rebels have come and attacked them What predictions do the witches make to Macbeth in Scene 3 of Act 1? Macbeth shall be named as Thane of Cawdor and…

Lady Macbeth’s doubts about Macbeth’s nature Yet I do fear thy nature, It is too full o’ th’ milk of human-kindness To catch the nearest way: thou wouldst be great, Art not without ambition, but without The illness should attend…

“Fair is foul, and foul is fair” Witches: Act 1-1 v.12Good people can truly be evil, and evil people can show some good. Appearances can be deceiving and the difference between reality and illusion, good and evil, etc. is often…

what does Banquo mean when he says Macbeth “played’st most foully” to become King of Scotland? people pay a high price for power why does Macbeth most likely question Banquo about the specific time and distance of his journey in…

A major purpose of Act IV is to foreshadow events related to Macbeth’s downfall When the witch says, “Something wicked this way comes,” you know that even the witches now consider Macbeth evil.​ After visiting the witches, why does Macbeth…

Be bloody, bold, and resolute. Laugh to scorn/ The power of man, for none of woman born/ Shall harm Macbeth second Apparition, MacbethNobody can harm him Horrible sight! Now I see ’tis true,/ For the blood-boltered Banquo smiles upon me/…

What is the point of the first scene literally and in reference to the whole play? This scene sets the tone for the entire play, and shows how all of Scotland is doomed. It also introduces the witches. What does…

What is the 1st apparition in Scene 1? Armed Head. What advice does the 1st apparition give Macbeth? Beware Macduff, Thane of Fife. What is the hidden message of the 1st apparition? There’s war to come, brought on by Macduff.…

What cursed thougts does Banquo have? Suspicious about Macbeth and witches prediction about Macbeth becoming king What lie does macbeth tell Banquo? that he has no thoughts of the witches what is the meaning of banquos answer to macbeth in…

Repose relaxation; leisure Largess generous giving (as of money) to others who may seem inferior Augment Increase Palpable capable of being touched or felt Ravish stunningly beautiful Prate (v.) to talk a great deal in a foolish or aimless fashion…