macbeth act 1sc1-4

Act I : scene i

Three characters that like to cause trouble for humans.

Three witches are talking about when they are going to meet:

When the battle is done

At the heath

To meet Macbeth

(n) An area of open uncultivated land, esp. in Britain, with characteristic vegetation of heather, gorse and coarse grasses.

The changing of norms:Ln 10“Fair is foul, and foul is fair”

Act I : scene ii

The Captain recaps what happened on the battlefield.

As a reward, Duncan tells Ross and Angus to give Macbeth the title of Thane of Cawdor.

(n) a Scottish title of nobility

What is Macbeth’s current title?

What happened to the previous thane of Cawdor?

Does Macbeth know yet?

Act I : scene iii

The first 3 witches recapped what they’ve been doing.

The witches offers Macbeth his predictions. The witches offers Banquo his prediction Macbeth and Banquo are in denial. Ross and Angus give Macbeth his new title. Macbeth thinks twice about the prediction.

The Acknowledgement

The Proof

The Catalyst

The Threat

Act I : scene iv

Malcolm is given the title “Prince of Cumberland”

Duncan invites himself to Inverness, Macbeth’s place.

The Obstacle

Give an individual analysis for each of the following characters: Macbeth Duncan Banquo The witches

What are the three “predictions” that the witches give to Macbeth, and what are their purposes?