ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -The witches gather on the moor and cast a spell as Macbeth and Banquo arrive. The witches hail Macbeth first by his title Thane of Glamis, then as Thane of Cawdor and finally as king. They then prophesy that Banquo’s children will become kings.

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.

Detailed explanation-3: -“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-4: -Terms in this set (7) What are the Witches doing at the beginning of Act 4? Making poison and potion in a cauldron.

Detailed explanation-5: -Macbeth visits the witches and they tell him-the only person he needs to beware of is Macduff, no one a woman has given birth to can harm him and he won’t be defeated until Birnam Wood moves.