


After losing it in the past thane of Cawdor. We see Duncan’s newfound absolute trust towards Macbeth. The King also names Malcolm heir to the throne. They bring an aura of evil.Ĭlothes ‘New honours come upon him, like our strange garments, cleave not to their mould but with the aid of use.’ P.23Īt his palace, the King thanks Macbeth and Banquo for their bravery. There is a darkness and confusion for the time the witches are around. One that once looked upon will be insatiable, like a waterproof fire. Also appearance hiding behind reality The witches may seem innocent, but they’re using their words to plant a seed of ambition. The witches spark an evil ambition within Macbeth, and a lurking suspicion unto Banquo. Leaving him to interpret it himself, which as we know ends in blood being spilled.Įvil. He tries to ask for more meaning to the words. At that moment, he reaches for more knowledge. Macbeth hears word about the prophecy for himself. Later on, we see his belief in the prophecy with the line ‘What, can the devil speak true’. He does this despite the skittish fear he displays. He makes a slight joke about the witches’ beards. We learn that Banquo is a man who is fine to joke in situations, ones others harden in. The Witches give Macbeth and Banquo the prophecies. Duncan believes Macbeth to be very trustable and grants him the thane of Cawdor. We learn Duncan is a good king, very empathetic. I learned that they’re somehow related to darkness from the introduction mentioning thunder, lightning etc.ĭuncan hears that Macbeth and Banquo have won them the war.

Three Witches get together and start plotting.
