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What is the point of the first scene (literally) and in reference to the whole play? - Literally, the witches are deciding when they shall meet again. As the beginning of the EXPOSITION, this scene sets the mood for the entire play, and introduces several major motifs: the witches (supernatural in...

Who is the King when the play starts? - Duncan Who does Macbeth defeat in battle? - The armies of Norway and Ireland What do the witches prophecy? - Macbeth will be king and Banqous children will be kings What title does Macbeth receive by the witches? - Thane of Cawdor Who is made heir to Dunca...

Act One 1. What is the point of the first scene literally and in reference to the whole play? - To establish the dark and dramatic mood, imagery and themes of the play. 2. What does Duncan call Macbeth when he hears Macbeth has defeated Macdonwald? - He calls him "valiant Cousin! Worthy gentle...

In what scene does Macbeth become the Thane of Cawdor? - Act 1 Scene 3 When does the murder of Duncan take place? - Between Act II Scene 1 and Act II Scene 2 -- offstage In what scene does Lady Macbeth and Macbeth starting to plan Duncan's death? - Act 1 Scene 5 What were the 3 prophecies given ...

Why does Shakespeare begin the play with the three witches? - To set an eerie and wicked tone and mood for the play and to appeal to the king who was not a fan of plays (James). -the 3 witches foreshadow that there will be evil and murder throughout the story What happened with the Thane of Cawdo...