Witches quotes

Question 1

who: the witches
when : Act 1 Scene 1
what: reference to the battle Macbeth is currently fighting for. Reinforces the power of the supernatural as it suggests that they are able to predict the future and his fate.

Answer 1

'’hurly burly’s done ‘’

Question 2

who: the witches
when :Act 1 Scene 1
what: Foreshadows the death of King Duncan, reinforcing their power.

Answer 2

'’That will be ere the set of sun’’

Question 3

who: the witches
when: Act 1 Scene 1
what: Pathetic fallacy to show the destruction the witches will later cause. Also shows the chaos that will happen when they manipulate Macbeth into breaking the GCB.

Answer 3

'’In thunder, lightning or in rain’’

Question 4

who: the witches
when: Act 1 Scene 1
what: witches speak in paradoxical language to reinforce their power foreshadowing Macbeth’s later transition from loyal to evil.

Answer 4

'’fair is foul, and foul is fair’’

Question 5

who: The witches
when: Act 1 Scene 3
what: Supernatural are seen as a powerful as they predict accurately that Macbeth will become Thane of Cawdor

Answer 5

'’all hail thane of Cawdor , that shall be king hereafter’’