The Witches Flashcards
1
Q
fair is foul and foul is fair - witches
A
literally meaning (good is bad, bad is good)
echoed by Macbeth in act 1,3
reflects the confusion, chaos and disorder from the start of the play
2
Q
all hail macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter - witches
A
the witches’ prophecy for macbeth - he will become thane of cawdor, then king
3
Q
thou shalt get kings, though thou be none- witches
A
the witches’ prophecy for banquo - despite not being as powerful as macbeth, he is a better man and his children shall be kings
