statement from Fair is foul, and foul is fair, to . Your email address will not be published. Lady Macbeth reinforces Macbeths way of getting the crown, and pushes Macbeth to commit crimes. He realizes his path to the crown will likely require violence, but shows that he is uncomfortable with the evil thoughts that are starting to fill his head: When Macbeth realizes that one of the witches prophesies has come true (he has become Thane of Cawdor, a title of Scottish nobility) he immediately begins to wonder whether it could be true that he will become king. "To know my deed, twere best not know myself." purpose? throughout the duration of They predict that many things that seem pleasant may happen, but as from the quote, it can be assumed that the fair things may turn out to be foul. He laments: Shakespeares final take on ambition in Macbeth shows how it can be harnessed properly. 23. It is a reminder that guilt is not easy to shake off, and it can have devastating consequences if not confronted. In the exam for Section II, you will be given a well-known passage from Macbeth Acts 1-3 which you have studied in class. 2. know that his friendship with : ! Thanks for creating a SparkNotes account! Macbeth Act 5 she is violent and often quite The language devices used within this quotes creates mystery that sets tone throughout the play. From Act 1 Scene 1 Line 11, Fair is foul, and foul is fair gives us an idea that the rest of the Acts in the play are going to be foul as the witchs predictions of Macbeths future are accurate. Underline and identify the participle, participial phrase, gerund, or gerund phrase in each sentence. When Macbeth and Banquo encounter the three witches, they are told a number of prophecies, including that Macbeth will one day be made King of Scotland and that Banquos children will sit on the kings throne. ! Is Faustus to blame for his own downfall? The Ultimate MacBeth GCSE Revision Guide & Quote Book: 100+ MacBeth Quotes with Detailed Language Analysis, Context, and Practice Questions for English Literature GCSE 9-1 eBook : Purvis, Jonty: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store