Macbeth Witches Quotes Flashcards
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What prophecy do the witches make about Macbeth?

  • He will be Thane of Glamis. (correct)
  • He will lose his title.
  • He will become king. (correct)
  • He will be Thane of Cawdor. (correct)

What does the phrase 'Fair is foul, and foul is fair' imply?

The distinction between good and bad is blurred.

What does Banquo imply by stating that the witches should be women but have beards?

He questions their gender and nature.

What do the witches say about Banquo in relation to kingship?

<p>He will never be king, but his descendants will. (A), He is lesser than Macbeth. (B), He is greater than Macbeth. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first prophecy given to Macbeth?

<p>Beware Macduff. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The statement 'for none of woman born shall harm Macbeth' refers to _____ being exempt from harming him.

<p>Macduff</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the prophecy about Birnam Wood imply for Macbeth?

<p>He will not be defeated until Birnam Wood comes to Dunsinane.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Witches' prophecy on Macbeth

Macbeth will be Thane of Glamis, and eventually king.

'Fair is foul, and foul is fair'

Good and bad are not easily distinguished.

Banquo's comment on witches

Banquo questions the witches' gender and nature.

Banquo's prophecy

Banquo won't be king, but his descendants will.

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First prophecy for Macbeth

Beware Macduff.

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Who can't hurt Macbeth?

Macduff is exempt from harming Macbeth (according to a prophecy).

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Birnam Wood prophecy

Macbeth will be defeated when Birnam Wood comes to Dunsinane.

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Macbeth's future title

Prophecy indicates Macbeth will become king.

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Fate and free will

The witches' prophecies present the conflicting ideas of fate and free will.

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Witches' nature questioned

Banquo questions the witches' unusual appearance and nature.

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Study Notes

Witches' Prophecies

  • The witches greet Macbeth with significant titles: Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, and future king, illustrating their ability to predict his rise in power.
  • These prophecies trigger Macbeth's ambition, leading to his moral decline and eventual tragedy, emphasized by the importance of the witches' influence.

Duality of Morality

  • "Fair is foul, and foul is fair" expresses the theme of moral confusion, where appearances deceive and the lines between good and evil blur.

Banquo's Observation

  • Banquo points out the witches' unnatural appearances, challenging their identity and highlighting their supernatural and ominous nature.

Banquo’s Fate

  • The witches prophesy that Banquo will father kings but never rule himself, establishing a contrast between his destiny and Macbeth’s, while suggesting Banquo’s lineage is more significant.

Prophecies of Fate

  • The first prophecy warns Macbeth to beware of Macduff, foreshadowing his eventual downfall through this character.
  • The second prophecy assures Macbeth that he cannot be killed by anyone born of a woman, which creates a false sense of invulnerability.
  • The third prophecy foretells that he will not be defeated until Birnam Wood moves to Dunsinane, symbolizing an impossible scenario that eventually leads to his demise.

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Test your knowledge of the significant quotes by the witches in Shakespeare's Macbeth. These quotes are crucial to understanding the themes of ambition and prophecy that drive the play's tragic events. Use these flashcards to deepen your grasp of the text's key elements.

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