In the play the sky consistently has been portrayed as dark, gloomy, and unsettling. In every seen so far, there has either been a lighting storm, rain, or it is night time. First we see it in the opening of the play where the three witches meet, saying “When shall we three meet again? In thunder, lighting, or in rain? … There to meet with Macbeth.” The darkness of the weather and sky seems that the witches will portray horrifying news to Macbeth, but instead they praise him and only bring him hope for his future. Second time we see this is on the battle field when the captain addresses the King saying, “Shipwracking storms and direful thunders break.” Again we assume that something terrible is going to happen to our main character, but instead King Duncan announces Macbeth as Thane of Cawdor. Ironically the worse the weather gets the more praise Macbeth receives. Therefore I think that the weather is foreshadowing Macbeth’s internal conflict rather than his outer appearance. Macbeth is unsure of the great news that he receives, because becoming King means that King Duncan will have to fall. All of the praise that Macbeth encounters could turn out to be a cursed blessing.
-allie
Excellent focus on the setting and internal conflict. Your commentary mirrors the line: "Fair is foul and foul is fair." I appreciate your attention to detail; keep up the good work. The weather serves as a motif as we reader further into the depths of Macbeth's conflict. I think The Thinker photo suits your purpose. We will have to discuss it in class.
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