Act 1 Scene 1 (February 6th) Dark stormy. 3 Witches (three is a supernatural number). They want to meet ( “upon the heath”(wasteland))- “ When the battles lost and won”- (Paradox- (a statement that seems to contradict itself)). “Fair is foul” and foul is fair” (good vs bad‚ bad is good)- theme- Reversal of moral order. “Fair is foul and foul is fair”‚ “It over through the fog and filthy fair”- Rhyming couple. Act 1 Scene 2 (February 9th) Battle is not going well. Macdonald fighting against
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Remind yourself of Act 1 scene 5 and its significance in the play. Starting with this scene‚ explore the ways in which the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth is presented in Shakespeare’ play‚ and in one or more performed versions of the play. In Shakespeare’s play Macbeth‚ he explores the relationship of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth and how it changes. Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are of complex personalities‚ that share the same ambition and desire which leads the couple into a course of deplorable
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ACT IV SCENE 2 This scene plays a very important piece of the play. This is when we see how cold hearted and evil Macbeth is‚ and also how this action that Macbeth performs will change the outcome of his life later on in this play. For this scene Macduff swears revenge on Macbeth and as we know this is why Macbeth dies in the play. In this scene Lady Macduff and Macduff’s son are arguing on why Lady Macduff believes that her husband is a traitor and deserves the worse punishment. She
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The porter scene in ‘Macbeth’ follows the treacherous murder of King Duncan and is striking‚ as it is where Shakespeare clearly weaves comedy in amongst the tragedy of the rest of the play. There are plenty of speculations concerning the purpose of the scene; however‚ there is no doubt that it holds great significance nevertheless. Elizabethan theatres were very different to the theatres we know today. There was no special lighting available nor curtains‚ and scene switchovers could have been
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In Act 2 scene 1 Macbeth is presented as a man who is certain about his evil actions. He has no hesitation‚ and will not stop in his efforts to commit regicide. This is evident in the command ‘come‚ let me clutch thee’ as he speaks to the knife. The knife represents his evil desires and ambition‚ it also acts as a reminder for the deed he must commit. It tells us he is embracing his corrupt and malicious thoughts and the verb ‘clutch’ enforces this‚ highlighting his certainty about his actions. This
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Shakespeare included several forms of supernatural power in his play “Macbeth” for numerous reasons. The appearance of supernatural elements in his play greatly intensifies key scenes. They are also meant to please King James and catalyze action throughout the plot. The inclusion of the supernatural in Shakespeare’s Macbeth make this play very mysterious and interesting. The evil elements that appear throughout the plot emphasize many key scenes. Shakespeare’s audience believed very strongly in the supernatural
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This scene develops further the important issues of loyalty and courage found in the preceding scene‚ and it is structured in two halves: the first concerns the testing of Macduff’s loyalty by Malcolm; the second evokes the great passion of Macduff in the face of terrible grief and his sworn revenge on Macbeth. It is helpful to think of this scene as a job interview. Malcolm begins by suggesting that Macduff may be prepared to betray him as "a sacrifice" to his previous leader‚ Macbeth. Macduff
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Macbeth Act 4 Scene 1 1) FW: Three times the flea-ridden cat has meowed. SW: Three times the swine flu infected pig has whined. TW: “It’s time‚ it’s time‚” the owl cries. FW: Around the cauldron we go‚ throwing animal intestines inside. We boil the fungus toad in our cauldron and let it’s venom seep through. Boil first in our charmed pot. ALL: Double‚ double‚ toil and trouble‚ fire burn and cauldron bubble. SW: Throw in the fillet of a parasite-ridden fish‚ let it boil and bake
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Witches Fair is foul and foul is fair “You should be women‚ And yet your beards forbid me to interpret That you are so.” –Banquo ACT I SCENE III 46-48 Of course‚ there are also the witches’ prophecies. Macbeth doesn’t realize the prophecies can mean anything other than how he interprets them. Of course‚ Macduff was born by c-section‚ so he was not technically born of woman. The armies advance up the hill from Birnam Wood with tree branches before them which makes it appear the wood is walking
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Figurative Language Metaphor: In Act III‚ Scene II of Macbeth (no quotations‚ italics)‚ Shakespeare compares certain dangers that still need to be eliminated; in this case‚ Banquo and Fleance‚ to a “scorched snake”. This is a suitable comparison because a snake and a threat both portray danger and uncertainty. By specifically mentioning a “scorched snake”‚ we are able to conclude that Macbeth’s killing spree will continue throughout the play since he will never feel like he has gotten rid of his
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