Act I scene 1

Macbeth Act I scene 1

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In a civil and national ​

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, the Scottish noblemen ​

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and ​

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are fighting loyally for the Scottish king, King ​

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.  Macdonwald, who has the title Thane of Cawdor is their enemy.  He is a traitor who rebelled in an attempt to overthrow the king.  They are also fighting against a Norwegian King.

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Act I scene 1

[Thunder and lightning. Enter three Witches.]

First Witch: When should the three of us meet again?
In thunder, lightning, or rain?

Second Witch: When the chaos is over,
When one side has lost and the other has won.

Third Witch: That will happen before sunset.

First Witch: Where will we meet?

Second Witch: Out on the open plain.

Third Witch: There we will meet Macbeth.

First Witch: I'm coming, Graymalkin (my cat)!

Second Witch: My toad is calling.

Third Witch: Coming!

All: Good is bad, and bad is good: Let’s move through the fog and dirty air.

[They exit.]

Thunder and lightning. Enter three Witches.

First Witch: When shall we three meet again In 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.

First Witch: Where the place?

Second Witch: Upon the heath.

Third Witch: There to meet with Macbeth.

First Witch: I come, Graymalkin!

Second Witch: Paddock calls.

Third Witch: Anon.

All: Fair is foul, and foul is fair: Hover through the fog and filthy air.

[They exit.]

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Modern Translation

[Thunder and lightning. Enter three Witches.]

First Witch: When should the three of us meet again?
In thunder, lightning, or rain?

Second Witch: When the chaos is over,
When one side has lost and the other has won.

Third Witch: That will happen before sunset.

First Witch: Where will we meet?

Second Witch: Out on the open plain.

Third Witch: There we will meet Macbeth.

First Witch: I'm coming, Graymalkin (my cat)!

Second Witch: My toad is calling.

Third Witch: Coming!

All: Good is bad, and bad is good: Let’s move through the fog and dirty air.

[They exit.]

Thunder and lightning. Enter three Witches.

First Witch: When shall we three meet again In 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.

First Witch: Where the place?

Second Witch: Upon the heath.

Third Witch: There to meet with Macbeth.

First Witch: I come, Graymalkin!

Second Witch: Paddock calls.

Third Witch: Anon.

All: Fair is foul, and foul is fair: Hover through the fog and filthy air.

[They exit.]

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Modern Translation

Open Ended

When do the witches plan to meet again?

Open Ended

Who do they plan to meet there?

Paradoxes

Definition of a "paradox"

A paradox is a statement that appears at first to be illogical or contradictory, but upon reflection then makes sense. For example: “Less is more,” or “Save money by spending it.” In literature, this device is commonly used to invite a reader to dig more deeply to discover the underlying truth in the statement and possibly uncover an important theme of the work

Categorize

Options (16)

Honest and just

Pleasing in appearance

Dishonest or immoral

Disgusting and offensive

Transparent in actions

Respectful towards others

Accountable for decisions

Equitable in treatment

Upholds integrity

Encourages fairness

Manipulative and deceitful

Unfairly biased

Abusive or harmful

Corrupt in dealings

Disrespectful towards others

Neglectful of responsibilities

Organize these options into the right categories

FAIR

FOUL

Open Ended

What do the witches mean by the statement, “Fair is foul and foul is fair”? Explain.

Open Ended

What might this foreshadow in terms of the play’s events or characters? Make a prediction!