Foretelling the Future (Macbeth)
“Macbeth” by William Shakespeare, is a play about a man who sacrifices everything he has to become king. There were many factors that led to Macbeth degenerating from a noble warrior, to a fallen king, however I believe that, it is because Macbeth learns beforehand in Act 1, that he decides his place is upon the throne. Most of the play is foretold in Act 1, through Lady Macbeth, and of course through the witches, who reveal more to Macbeth then he ever possibly knew. In Act 1, Scene 1, the witches are talking amongst themselves about the next time they will meet. When shall we meet again?/ In thunder, lightning, or in rain?/ When the hurly-burly’s done,/ When the battle’s lost and won…./there to meet Macbeth.” (1, i, 1-4)Here we find out that there is a war going on, and that Macbeth shall soon stand victorious over his enemy the rebel Thane of Cawdor. It is then that the witches shall again arise, and this time confront Macbeth. However, the witches decide to stay out of direct contact with anybody until the war has come to a conclusion. In scene 2, we learn who the war was with, and much like the witches had proclaimed Macbeth was victorious in his illustrious battle. Dun
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Approximate Word count = 1179
Approximate Pages = 5 (250 words per page double spaced)
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