Act One

Macbeth opens up with a meeting of witches in dire weather, conspiring surely to do evil. We then are introduced to many important characters (King Duncan, Ban quo, Etc) including the titular Macbeth during a post civil war discussion. Here Macbeth disposition and capability for violence are revealed and ambitions “Till he unseamed him from the nave to th’ chops, And fixed his head upon our battlements” (I, II. 22-23) “If chance will have me king, why, chance may crown me Without my stir.” (I, III. 147-148).


I chose a beautiful photo of the Outer Hebrides because they are mentioned in Act One and allow one to understand the setting.

The concept of fate in Macbeth is evidenced by the prophetic witches and introduced in Act One were they tell Macbeth he will be king and Ban quo’s children kings.

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