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Jul 31, 2015 · Entire Play Macbeth, set primarily in Scotland, mixes witchcraft, prophecy, and murder. Three “Weïrd Sisters” appear to Macbeth and his comrade Banquo after a battle and prophesy that Macbeth will be king and that the descendants of Banquo will also reign.
Come like shadows, so depart! [A show of Eight Kings, the last with a glass in] his hand; GHOST OF BANQUO following] Macbeth. Thou art too like the spirit of Banquo: down! Thy crown does sear mine eye-balls. And thy hair, 1685. Thou other gold-bound brow, is like the first. A third is like the former.
Macbeth. Methought I heard a voice cry 'Sleep no more! Macbeth does murder sleep', the innocent sleep, Sleep that knits up the ravell'd sleeve of care, The death of each day's life, sore labour's bath, Balm of hurt minds, great nature's second course, Chief nourisher in life's feast,--. Lady Macbeth.
MACBETH. To-morrow, as he purposes. LADY MACBETH. O, never Shall sun that morrow see! Your face, my thane, is as a book where men May read strange matters. To beguile the time, Look like the time; bear welcome in your eye, Your hand, your tongue: look like the innocent flower, But be the serpent under't.
This page contains links to the free original Macbeth script by Shakespeare. The language used in Shakespeare’s day is slightly different to today’s modern English, which is reflected in the Macbeth text. Our article on Shakespeare & early modern English, or our Shakespeare dictionary, will help you to understand the language as you read ...
Macbeth has Macduff’s wife and children murdered. Malcolm and Macduff lead an army against Macbeth, as Lady Macbeth goes mad and commits suicide. Macbeth confronts Malcolm’s army, trusting in the Weïrd Sisters’ comforting promises. He learns that the promises are tricks, but continues to fight.
Jul 31, 2015 · Scene 1. Synopsis: Three witches plan to meet Macbeth. Thunder and Lightning. Enter three Witches. FIRST WITCH. When shall we three meet again? In thunder, lightning, or in rain? SECOND WITCH. When the hurly-burly’s done, When the battle’s lost and won. THIRD WITCH. 5 That will be ere the set of sun. FIRST WITCH. Where the place?
