FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
MACBETH
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Detailed explanation-1: -Synopsis: Macbeth approaches the witches to learn how to make his kingship secure. In response they summon for him three apparitions: an armed head, a bloody child, and finally a child crowned, with a tree in his hand.
Detailed explanation-2: -Although the three witches only appear in the play 4 times and their lines are limited they have a dominant and commanding presence. The 4 times they appear throughout the story end up impacting multiple aspects of the play: characters, themes, and plot.
Detailed explanation-3: -The fourth was when Macbeth was shown a mirror, with 8 kings in a row. these kings were all related to Banquo, which meant Fleance was to be king. This ruined his confidence, and scared him.
Detailed explanation-4: -What does the third apparition tell Macbeth? It tells Macbeth not to worry about those who would do him harm. It assures him that “Macbeth shall never vanquish’d be until/Great Birnam wood to high Dunsinane hill/Shall come against him” (IV.
Detailed explanation-5: -What four things did the witches show Macbeth? What does each show/say? What is Macbeth’s reaction? They showed him an armed head, a bloody child, a crowned child with a tree in its hand, and, finally, eight kings followed by Banquo’s ghost.