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Essay / What are the three witches of Macbeth - 517
Ali Idzinski Period 15/11/13 SG Act One1. The three witches are introduced in scene 1.2. I would interpret the phrase "what is right is wrong, and what is wrong is right" as showing the character of witches and how cruel they are.3. The specific plan mentioned by the witches is to meet Macbeth and tell him about his future.4. The three men leading the troops into battle against Duncan are the King of Norway, Macdonwald, and the Thane of Cawdor.5. Macbeth defeated and killed Macdonwald. The traitor died hanged in front of many people.6. The punishment for the treacherous activities of the Thane of Cawdor is that he will receive capital punishment.7. King Duncan gives the title of Cawdor to Macbeth.8. For the sailor whose wife would not give him chestnuts, the witch plans to give him eternal life so that he can never sleep.9. Lines 25 and 26 indicate about the power of witches that they are capable of creating many problems and influencing cruel acts.10. The three predictions the witches make for Macbeth are that he will be the Thane of Glamis....