act 4•the witches' new phrophecies

Question 1

“Beware Macduff.”

Answer 1

• Macduff is a threat
• Reinforces his fears “For thy good caution.”
• Feels paranoia, expects Macduff to be murdered

Question 2

“None of woman born shall harm Macbeth.”

Answer 2

• Nobody born naturally can harm him
• “Double sure.” feels reassured but will kill Macduff just in case
• Ruthless, bloodshed, tyrant, evil
• Macduff was born by a c-section

Question 3

“Macbeth shall never vanquished be until Great Birnam Woods to High Dunsinane Hill shall come against him.”

Answer 3

• Macbeth is safe until Great Birnam Woods meets Dunsinane Hill
• “That will never be.” - Feels safe as it is impossible
• Risk, danger, false sense of security and confusion
• Castle in that area, could foreshadow a battle?