The stage directions and the first rhyming couplet of the play reference stormy weather, specifically thunder and lightning. When the Witches exit, they reference the bad weather again.When Macbeth enters in Act 1 Scene 3, he discusses the weather with Banquo and uses the same words, "foul and fair" (1.3.39), that the witches used.Which of the following best describes the purpose this serves?Elimination ToolSelect one answerACharacters in the play frequently have to contend with the bad weather, so this helps to establish the role of the weather in the play.BReferences to the weather foreshadow the turmoil in the play and the impact of the connection between Macbeth and the Three Witches.CStormy weather symbolizes the battle that the characters have been fighting in at the beginning of the play.DMacbeth uses the same dialogue as the Witches as a way to contact them through the shared phrase, "fair and foul".

Read this passage:FIRST WITCH. When shall we three meet againIn thunder, lightning, or in rain?SECOND WITCH. When the hurlyburly's done,When the battle's lost and won.THIRD WITCH. That will be ere the set of sun.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ALL. Fair is foul, and foul is fair:Hover through the fog and filthy air.William Shakespeare, Macbeth, Act I, scene iHow does Shakespeare introduce the idea of opposites being the same?A.The witches say the weather is both bad and good.B.The witches say the battle is both over and yet just beginning.C.The witches say that they are both happy and sad at the turn of events.D.The witches say that Macbeth will turn out to be both enemy and friend.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Why did Shakespeare choose to open his play Macbeth with the scene of the witches?

Why did Shakespeare choose to open his play Macbeth with the scene of the witches?ResponsesA to create a sense of evil, foreboding, danger, and excitementto create a sense of evil, foreboding, danger, and excitementB to frustrate the audience's expectations about a history playto frustrate the audience's expectations about a history playC to show Macbeth and Banquo's bravery in battle against traitorsto show Macbeth and Banquo's bravery in battle against traitorsD to get the audience's attention with a bit of comedy in the openingto get the audience's attention with a bit of comedy in the opening

What is the purpose of the witches' scenes in Macbeth?A.To show that the characters of the play are being tricked and controlled by outside forcesB.To give side narration of complicated events in the play so that the audience doesn't get confusedC.To create tension by offering audiences just enough information about future events to keep them interestedD.To provide comic relief in a play that would otherwise be dark, gloomy, and possibly upsetting to the audienceSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

What is Shakespeare trying to warn us about in Macbeth?