The three witches constituting a supernatural sisterhood
appear in the very opening scene of Macbeth on a desert place
amidst their incantatory thunder and lightning, striking the key-note of the whole
play:' Fair is foul, and foul is fair'. The ' weird sisters '
re-appear in act 1 scene 3 to deliver their proclamations to Macbeth. They also make
prophetic messages for Banquo. These agents of darkness and evil cast serious influence
on both Macbeth and Banquo.
Among the other options,
betrayal and loyalty in battle also deserve to
be considered. In act 1 scene 2, we are told how the rebellious Macdonwald is killed in
battle by Duncan's most loyal and courageous general, Macbeth. Then Macbeth and Banquo
fight together for their king against the Norwegian king, clandestinely supported by the
treacherous Thane of Cawdor. But the noble and loyal Macbeth goes on to kill his king
and kinsman, Duncan.
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