Macbeth
...and told by prophecy, who deliberately kills the king in order to gain power.
The play starts with thunder and lightening. Three witches appear and talk about meeting after the battle which is a rebellion in Scotland. There is also mention of them meeting Macbeth There to meet with Macbeth' (Line 8). This leaves you with the question is Macbeth anything to do with the supernatural? Witches are looked upon as being supernatural beings. As they all leave they set the theme of the play Fair is foul, and foul is fair, Hover through the fog and filthy air.' (Lines 12 and 13).
Act I Scene 2 tells about a battle that is going on and how Macbeth fought well and killed a slave. For brave Macbeth well he deserved that name'. (Line 16). Macbeth is being looked upon as brave, a sort of hero. The enemies come back with reinforcements and try to fight again. This angers Macbeth so he fights back and defeats the Thane of Cawdor. He is then given the title Thane of Cawdor. No more than Thane of Cawdor shall deceive, Our bosom interest. Go pronounce his present death, And with his former title greet Macbeth'. (Lines 62 65). A Thane is a nobleman in Scotland and a sought-after title to obtain. Macbeth is looked at as someone to look up to, at this point in the play before we even meet him, he seems strong willed and loyal to his country.
Act I Scene 3 introduces Macbeth into the play. The witches meet as planned and Macbeth comes along. They sing a song to Macbeth and hail him Thane of Glamis, his current title and the Thane of Cawdor. At this point in time Macbeth doesn't know that he is about to receive Thane of Cawdor and the witches predict he will become king which is a total shock to him. All hail Macbeth, hail to thee, Thane of Glamis. All hail Macbeth, hail to thee, Thane of Cawdor, All hail Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter.' (Lines 46 48) Banquo...
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