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Supernatural Elements. in Act 1. The Witches in the Opening Scene Act 1 Scene 1 The witches appear with the thunder and lightning The calls of their spirits friends or “familiars” of the “ graymalkin ” and the “paddock” Vanish through fog and filthy air. The appearance of the witches
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Supernatural Elements in Act 1
The Witches in the Opening Scene Act 1 Scene 1 • The witches appear with the thunder and lightning • The calls of their spirits friends or “familiars” of the “graymalkin” and the “paddock” • Vanish through fog and filthy air
The appearance of the witches Act 1 Scene 3 • “withered” • Not dressed like earthly beings • Fingers are choppy and lips skinny • Women but bearded
Characters In Act 1
The Witches • Referred to as the “weird sisters” (Act 1 Scene 3) • Fortunetellers • Evil • Mischievous • vengeful
2. Duncan • King of Scotland • Strong • Kind • Gentle • Polite • Trustful • Able to recognizes the talents of others
3. Macbeth • Commander of Scottish army • Brave • Capable warrior • Ambitious • Self-doubt
4. Banquo • Commander of Scottish army • Courageous • Ambitious
5. Lady Macbeth • Determined and ruthless woman • Cunning • Quick-thinking • Manipulative wife
6. Malcolm and Donalbain • King’s sons 7. Lennox 8. Ross 9. Macdonwald 10. Angus 11. Macduff