Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 3, of The Tragedy of Macbeth. Macbeth. [To BANQUO.] Think upon what hath chanc’d; and, at more time,The interim having weigh’d it, let us speakOur free hearts each to other.
Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 2, of The Tragedy of Macbeth.Sergeant. Yes; As sparrows eagles, or the hare the lion.If I say sooth, I must report they wereAs cannons overcharg’d with double cracks; So they Doubly redoubled strokes upon the foe:Except they meant to bathe in reeking wounds, Or memorize another Golgotha, I cannot tell— But I am faint, my gashes cry for help. Duncan. So well thy words become thee as thy wounds;They smack of honour both. Go, get him surgeons. [Exit Sergeant, attended.]
Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 3, of The Tragedy of Macbeth.Macbeth. Stay, you imperfect speakers, tell me more:By Sinel’s death I know I am Thane of Glamis;But how of Cawdor? the Thane of Cawdor lives,A prosperous gentleman; and to be kingStands not within the prospect of beliefNo more than to be Cawdor.
Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 2, of The Tragedy of Macbeth. Duncan. No more that Thane of Cawdor shall deceiveOur bosom interest. Go pronounce his present death,And with his former title greet Macbeth. Ross. I’ll see it done.
Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 3, of The Tragedy of Macbeth. Macbeth. [To BANQUO.] Do you not hope your children shall be kings,When those that gave the Thane of Cawdor to mePromis’d no less to them? Banquo. That, trusted home,Might yet enkindle you unto the crown,Besides the Thane of Cawdor. But ’tis strange:And oftentimes, to win us to our harm,The instruments of darkness tell us truths,Win us with honest trifles, to betray’sIn deepest consequence.
Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 3, of The Tragedy of Macbeth.Banquo. . . . But ’tis strange:And oftentimes, to win us to our harm,The instruments of darkness tell us truths,Win us with honest trifles, to betray’sIn deepest consequence.
Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 2, of The Tragedy of Macbeth. Duncan. Whence cam’st thou, worthy thane? Ross. From Fife, great king;Where the Norweyan banners flout the sky And fan our people cold.
Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 1, of The Tragedy of Macbeth. Use this document to help you answer the question.First Witch. When shall we three meet againIn 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.
Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 2, of The Tragedy of Macbeth.Sergeant. Yes;As sparrows eagles, or the hare the lion.If I say sooth, I must report they wereAs cannons overcharg’d with double cracks;So theyDoubly redoubled strokes upon the foe:Except they meant to bathe in reeking wounds,Or memorize another Golgotha,I cannot tell—But I am faint, my gashes cry for help.
Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 3, of The Tragedy of Macbeth. Macbeth. [Aside.] If chance will have me king, why, chance may crown me, Without my stir.
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