FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
MACBETH
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Detailed explanation-1: -“Fillet of a fenny snake, In the cauldron boil and bake; Eye of newt and toe of frog, Wool of bat and tongue of dog, Adder’s fork and blind-worm’s sting, Lizard’s leg and owlet’s wing, For a charm of powerful trouble, Like a hell-broth boil and bubble.”
Detailed explanation-2: -Macbeth meets up with the witches, who are busy making potions and casting spells. He tells them he wants to learn more about his future. They tell him three key things: He should keep an eye on Macduff. He won’t face any harm from anyone “of woman born.” He won’t be conquered until Birnam Wood marches to Dunsinane.
Detailed explanation-3: -When the witches in Macbeth are making their stew, they chant these famous words: “Double, double toil and trouble: Fire burn, and cauldron bubble.”
Detailed explanation-4: -The witches are saying that twice (double) the amount of trouble will now be brought on Macbeth. In other words, he’d better watch out. He’s in big trouble for killing everyone on his way to the crown. The witches know it will not end well for him and their creepy chant let’s us in on it, too. © 2023 Shmoop University.