Activity 5.1.3 - Act 1 Scene 3

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Read Act 1 Scene 3 from line 129 to end of the scene (Macbeth and Banquo).


To check your reading comprehension, answer the following questions:

  1. Banquo, like Macbeth, is surprised that the witches have predicted Macbeth's new title. He is, however, leery. What does he say about the motives of the "instruments of darkness"? 
  2. What is the point of the first scene in terms of exposition and in reference to the whole play?

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