Macbeth Act One
Macbeth January 16 2014
Act One. Scene One. Short mysterious scene with witches Theme of opposites: “When the hurlyburly's done, when the battle's lost and won” (spoken by the witches) Theme of appearance vs reality: “ Fair is foul and foul is fair” (spoken by the witches)
Act One. Scene Two. A sergeant reports how bravely Macbeth fought the traitor Macdonwald and the Norweigans Macbeth is given the title Thane of Cawdor Theme of opposites: “What he hath lost the noble Macbeth hath won.” (spoken by Duncan)
Act One. Scene Three. The first witch discusses how she cursed a sailor for his wife's rudeness. Theme of opposites/ verbal irony: “So foul and fair a day I have not seen.” (said by Macbeth) The witches greet Macbeth with his new title and proclaim him “king hereafter” Banquo questions Macbeth's reaction Theme of opposites: “Lesser than Macbeth and greater” The witches inform Banquo that he will father a line of kings. Motif of clothing: “The thane of cawdor lives: Why do you dress me in burrowed robes?” (said by Macbeth) Ross confirms Macbeth's new title Themes of opposites: “This supernatural soliciting cannot be ill; cannot be good.” Macbeth is already considering murder to get the throne:”...why do I yield to that suggestion whose hornd image doth unfix my hair and make my seated heart knock at my ribs...?” Theme of appearance vs reality: “...nothing is but what is not...” Motif of clothing: “New honours come upon him, like our strange garments, cleave not to their mould but with the aid of use.” (said by Banquo) Act One. Scene Four. Themes of appearance vs reality: “ There's no art to find the mind's construction in the face; He was a gentleman o whom I built an absolute trust.” Duncan announces his intent to name Malcolm his heir. Macbeth realizes he must give up on the idea of being king or “o'er leap”(said by Malcolm) Motif of light and darkness: “Stars, hide your fires! Let
Act One. Scene One. Short mysterious scene with witches Theme of opposites: “When the hurlyburly's done, when the battle's lost and won” (spoken by the witches) Theme of appearance vs reality: “ Fair is foul and foul is fair” (spoken by the witches)
Act One. Scene Two. A sergeant reports how bravely Macbeth fought the traitor Macdonwald and the Norweigans Macbeth is given the title Thane of Cawdor Theme of opposites: “What he hath lost the noble Macbeth hath won.” (spoken by Duncan)
Act One. Scene Three. The first witch discusses how she cursed a sailor for his wife's rudeness. Theme of opposites/ verbal irony: “So foul and fair a day I have not seen.” (said by Macbeth) The witches greet Macbeth with his new title and proclaim him “king hereafter” Banquo questions Macbeth's reaction Theme of opposites: “Lesser than Macbeth and greater” The witches inform Banquo that he will father a line of kings. Motif of clothing: “The thane of cawdor lives: Why do you dress me in burrowed robes?” (said by Macbeth) Ross confirms Macbeth's new title Themes of opposites: “This supernatural soliciting cannot be ill; cannot be good.” Macbeth is already considering murder to get the throne:”...why do I yield to that suggestion whose hornd image doth unfix my hair and make my seated heart knock at my ribs...?” Theme of appearance vs reality: “...nothing is but what is not...” Motif of clothing: “New honours come upon him, like our strange garments, cleave not to their mould but with the aid of use.” (said by Banquo) Act One. Scene Four. Themes of appearance vs reality: “ There's no art to find the mind's construction in the face; He was a gentleman o whom I built an absolute trust.” Duncan announces his intent to name Malcolm his heir. Macbeth realizes he must give up on the idea of being king or “o'er leap”(said by Malcolm) Motif of light and darkness: “Stars, hide your fires! Let