- Macbeth's initial response to the witches' prophecy is uncertainty, but he becomes ambitious and determined to fulfill it, deciding to murder King Duncan. - Macbeth is described as deeply absorbed and captivated by the witches' words, suggesting he is strongly influenced by their prophecy. - All of the major prophecies given to Macbeth by the witches come true, playing a role in shaping the events of the play. - Lady Macbeth plays a pivotal role in influencing her husband's actions, particularly in urging him to murder Duncan so Macbeth can become king as the witches foretold. She is ambitious and manipulative in driving forward their plans.

1. fate, destiny, and free will in Macbeth

2. SUMMARY
• What is Macbeth's initial response to the weird sisters' prophesy? Does
his attitude change at some point? If so, when does the change occur?
2. Macbeth is repeatedly described as giving the witches his "rapt" attention.
Why is that? What does this suggest about Macbeth's choices?
3. Do all of the witches' prophesies come true?
4. What role does Lady Macbeth play in her husband's actions? Is she always
involved in Macbeth's decision making?

3. What is Macbeth's initial response to the weird sisters' prophesy? Does his
attitude change at some point? If so, when does the change occur?
What is Macbeth's initial
response to the weird sisters'
prophesy?

4. What is Macbeth's initial response to the weird sisters' prophesy?
“Good sir, why do you start and seem to fear
Things that do sound so fair?”
Act 1, Scene 3.

5. What is Macbeth's initial response to the weird sisters' prophesy? Does his
attitude change at some point? If so, when does the change occur?
Does his attitude change at some
point?

7. What is Macbeth's initial response to the weird sisters' prophesy? Does his
attitude change at some point? If so, when does the change occur?
If so, when does the change
occur?

8. If so, when does the change occur?
“I am settled and bend up Each corporal
agent to this terrible feat.
Away, and mock the time with fairest show.
False face must hide what the false heart doth
know.”
Act 1, Scene 7.

9. MINING MEANING

10. If so, when does the change occur?
“I have made up my mind and prepared myself
To carry out this terrible task. Now, let's go
and deceive others By putting on a pleasant
façade. A fake smile must hide the true
intentions of a deceitful heart.”
Act 1, Scene 7.

11. Macbeth is repeatedly described as giving the witches his "rapt" attention.
Why is that?

12. RAPT’S DEFINITION
?

19. “Good sir, why do you start and seem to fear
Things that do sound so fair?—I’ th’ name of
truth, Are you fantastical, or that indeed
Which outwardly you show? My noble partner
You greet with present grace and great
prediction Of noble having and of royal hope,
That he seems rapt withal. To me you speak
not. If you can look into the seeds of time And
say which grain will grow and which will not,
Speak, then, to me, who neither beg nor fear
Your favors nor your hate.”
Act 1, Scene 3.

20. MINING MEANING

21. “Sir, why do you react with surprise and
appear afraid of things that sound so
promising? In all honesty, are you being
unrealistic or is what you show on the outside
truly who you are? You warmly welcome my
esteemed companion with graciousness and
make grand predictions about his future
wealth and royal aspirations. He seems
completely absorbed by your words. However,
you don't say anything to me.(...)

22. (...)If you have the ability to predict the
outcomes of events and determine what will
succeed and what will not, then please share
your insights with me. I am neither seeking nor
fearing your kindness or animosity.”
Act 1, Scene 3.

24. “Look how our partner’s rapt.”
Act 1, Scene 3.

25. MINING MEANING

26. “Look at how our friend is captivated and
absorbed, as if his mind is elsewhere.”
Act 1, Scene 3.

28. “LADY MACBETH, ⌜reading the letter⌝ They
met me in the day of success, and I have
learned by the perfect’st report they have
more in them than mortal knowledge. When I
burned in desire to question them further,
they made themselves air, into which they
vanished. Whiles I stood rapt in the wonder of
it came missives from the King, who all-hailed
me “Thane of Cawdor,” by which title, before,
these Weïrd Sisters saluted me and referred
me to the coming on of time with “Hail, king
that shalt be.” This have I thought good to
deliver thee, my dearest partner of greatness,
that thou might’st not lose the dues of
rejoicing by being ignorant(...)

29. (...)of what greatness is promised thee. Lay it
to thy heart, and farewell.”
Act 1, Scene 3.

30. MINING MEANING

31. “LADY MACBETH, reading the letter: They met
me on the day of my success, and I have
learned from reliable sources that they
possess knowledge beyond mortal
understanding. When I was consumed with
curiosity and wanted to ask them more
questions, they disappeared into thin air.
While I was lost in amazement at this,
messages arrived from the King, who greeted
me as "Thane of Cawdor." This is the same title
that these strange sisters had previously
used to address me and predict that I would
become king. I thought it was important to
share this news with you, my dearest partner
in greatness, so that (...)

32. (...)you wouldn't miss out on the celebration
of what is promised to us. Take this to heart,
and farewell.”
Act 1, Scene 3.

33. Macbeth is repeatedly described as giving the witches his "rapt" attention.
What does this suggest
about Macbeth's choices?

34. What does this suggest about Macbeth's choices?

35. Do all of the witches'
prophesies come true?

36. According William Shakespeare's
play "Macbeth," the witches'
prophecies play a significant role
in shaping the events of the story.
The witches make several
predictions to Macbeth and
Banquo that ultimately influence
the characters' actions and the
outcome of the play.

37. The witches' prophecies for
Macbeth are as follows:

38. Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, and King hereafter: Macbeth is
already the Thane of Glamis, and he becomes the Thane of Cawdor
early in the play. The prophecy about becoming the king comes true as
well, as Macbeth eventually ascends to the throne.
Beware Macduff: This prophecy comes true when Macbeth faces
Macduff in the final act, and Macduff kills him.
No man born of woman shall harm Macbeth: This prophecy also
appears to come true when Macbeth learns that Macduff was not
"born of woman" in the traditional sense but was born through a
Caesarean section. This means he was not technically "born of woman"
in the way Macbeth interprets the prophecy.
The fulfillment of these prophecies, according to some scholars, are
relative according to the reader's interpretation.

39. What role does Lady
Macbeth play in her
husband's actions? Is she
always involved in
Macbeth's decision making?

40. Lady Macbeth plays a crucial role in the events of Shakespeare's
"Macbeth." She is a complex character who is deeply involved in her
husband's actions, especially his decision to murder King Duncan and
take the throne. She knows her husband loves her so she uses that
to her advantage. Lady Macbeth is ambitious, ruthless, and
manipulative, and her influence on Macbeth is significant.
While Lady Macbeth is not involved in all of Macbeth's decisions, her
influence is pivotal in the early part of the play, shaping the
trajectory of Macbeth's actions. The relationship between Macbeth
and Lady Macbeth is complex, and their characters undergo
significant development as the consequences of their choices unfold.

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