Macbeth
The opening scene of the three witches at the end of the meeting, just as they are making an appointment to meet again this time with Macbeth. “When shall we three meet again? In thunder, lightening, or in rain?” is dramatic these are the opening lines of the play which immediately draws the audience’s attention to the presence of the super natural. The witches in this, opening scene, set the mood of the piece. The audience is prepared for a dark, mysterious and dangerous play, in which the theme of evil is central. Shakespeare’s use of language is partially captivating cryptic although the lines he gives to the witches are brief and few, which adds to the tension and excitement. The witches seem to chant as they speak in rhyme with short seven or eight syllable lines. Their speech of meeting Macbeth “When the hurly burley’s done when the battles lost and won.” Informs the audience that the play involves turmoil. Macbeth will win the battle on the battlefield, but will lose the battle for his soul. They speak of “fog and filthy air” creating a bleak and mystical atmosphere. The opening scene serves to awaken the curiosity of the audience but not to satisfy it. Shakespeare gives few directions throughout the play, which allo
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Approximate Word count = 1073
Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)
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