Macbeth 1.3 Performance: The Witches, Lines 62-69

The transcript presents a series of prophecies and greetings, highlighting the paradoxical nature of the fortunes foretold to Macbeth and Banquo. It explores themes of contradiction and destiny, concluding with a series of greetings that emphasize the complex interplay of fate and fortune.

What is the paradoxical statement made about Macbeth?

• He will be wise and foolish.

• He will be rich and poor.

• He will be happy and sad.

• He will be lesser and greater.

What does the prophecy suggest about happiness?

• It is constant.

• It is irrelevant.

• It is unpredictable.

• It is both less and more.

What future is hinted at for Banquo?

• He will be forgotten.

• He will be a king.

• He will have kings in his lineage.

• He will be a warrior.

What is the significance of the collective hail?

• It is a sign of respect.

• It shows unity.

• It emphasizes their shared destiny.

• It marks the end of the prophecy.

Who are the main figures mentioned in the final section?

• Macbeth and Banquo.

• Banquo and Fleance.

• Duncan and Macduff.

• Macbeth and Duncan.