1. Macbeth Act 1
After this prediction Macbeth immediately realizes that the fulfillment of the prophecy may require conspiracy a murder on his part (sc iii 152). This scene establishes the play's dramatic premise, the witches' awakening of Macbeth's ambition (sc iii 132). They also predict that Banqou is going to be "lesser than Macbeth, and greater" (sc iii 65). He "shall get kings, though he be none" (sc iii 67). ... Interestingly Macbeth's first line in the play is "so foul and fair a day I have not seen" (sc iii 36). ...
- Word Count: 444
- Approx Pages: 2
- Grade Level: High School