witches Flashcards

1
Q

paradox- good is evil, evil is good. going to have an influence in the future.

A

” fair is foul and foul is fair”

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repetition- the witches tell Macbeth a prophecy and have a supernatural influence.

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“all hail Macbeth, that shalt be king thereafter”

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3
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foreshadows Macbeth murdering sleep to supernatural

A

” sleep shall neither night nor day”

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4
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echos lady Macbeth baby comment.

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” finger of births-strangl’d babe.”

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5
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dehumanises Macbeth makes him appear supernatural

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“something wicked this way comes”

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6
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witch undermines Macbeth

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“he will not be commanded”

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