Friday, 24 August 2012

Macbeth, Act I, scene 1

Read the first scene of Macbeth - the full text is provided below.
Prepare for class as follows:

- look for stylistic devices
- write down words you don't understand
- summarize for yourself: what is happening here? How would I stage it?
- what is the most important line in this scene?

Make notes and bring them to class for discussion.

The text


SCENE I. A desert place.
Thunder and lightning. Enter three Witches

First Witch
When shall we three meet again
In thunder, lightning, or in rain?


Second Witch
When the hurlyburly's done,
When the battle's lost and won.


Third Witch
That will be ere the set of sun.

First Witch
Where the place?

Second Witch
Upon the heath.

Third Witch
There to meet with Macbeth.

First Witch
I come, Graymalkin!

Second Witch
Paddock calls.

Third Witch
Anon.

ALL
Fair is foul, and foul is fair:
Hover through the fog and filthy air.


Exeunt