Macbeth's Supernatural Forces
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Macbeth's Supernatural Forces
Study passage: A promise in the mist
This original study passage retells events from Act 1 of Macbeth. On a storm-dark heath, Macbeth and Banquo encounter three strange figures who greet Macbeth as Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor and future king. The first title is already his; the second seems impossible, because Macbeth does not know that the king has secretly decided to grant it to him. The third greeting turns a battlefield victory into a question about the future. Banquo notices that the figures appear to know things that have not yet happened. He also warns Macbeth that evil powers may tell small truths in order to draw people towards greater harm. Macbeth listens, fascinated. When messengers arrive and confirm that he has been named Thane of Cawdor, the witches' words seem suddenly credible. Macbeth begins to imagine becoming king. Yet nobody has ordered him to act against the king: the prophecy gives him an expectation, not an instruction. In a private moment, Macbeth admits that the thought of murder has entered his mind. He is disturbed by how quickly ambition has awakened, and he considers waiting to see whether fate will make him king without his help. The supernatural encounter has not made the choice for him. Instead, it has planted a possibility that Macbeth must decide how to interpret—and whether to pursue.
Decode the encounter
Use the passage to distinguish what the witches predict from what Macbeth chooses.
- Thane of Cawdor; Thane of Glamis; future king
- Thane of Glamis; Thane of Cawdor; future king
- Future king; Thane of Glamis; Thane of Cawdor
- Thane of Glamis; future king; Thane of Cawdor
- The witches are always honest and harmless.
- A partly accurate prediction can tempt someone to trust a dangerous influence.
- Macbeth has already become king.
- Banquo wants Macbeth to ignore every message from the king.
- The witches greet Macbeth as future king.
- The messengers confirm the Cawdor title.
- Macbeth considers waiting.
- The earlier predictions seem credible.
- He starts to imagine becoming king.
- He wonders whether fate might act without his help.
Interpret and evaluate
Use precise evidence and explain how the supernatural influences, but does not necessarily control, Macbeth.
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