Readers of MacBeth might notice there is not once was there a day when there is nice weather. It is mentioned numerous times that it's stormy, always at a time of intense action and suspense, like when MacBeth kills Duncan or the weird sisters appear. Bad weather creates a uncofortable and nervous mood about what is happening and what is going to happen. Shakespear uses this reaction to the weather as a tool to foreshadow and create suspense. The fact that the bad weather always comes up when the weird sisters appear is probably has something to do with the fact that MacBeth's future is not good and are working against him.
I think that Abby is right about the weather. I also didn't notice that there was never a day where the weather was described as pleasant, which is definately significant. I also agree about the fact that the weather foreshadows the rest of the story.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Abby, the weather is a huge part of this play. Most of the play has a gloomy mood. I also like how she said that whenever the wierd sisters come into the play it shows how Macbeth is doomed in his future.
ReplyDeleteI think the weather is definitely a key role in the mood of the play. It adds to the dark and gloomy plot. The stormy weather could also be a reminder of guilt and punishment for Macbeth and Lady Macbeth for murdering innocent people. In a way the storms are a constant reminder of the Macbeth's internal struggle.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the fact that the weather plays a huge role in the setting. It really adds to the suspense and gets the audience into a dark and gloomy state.
ReplyDeleteI am in agreement with this post because the weather, especially stormy weather, reappears throughout the play, often bringing with it a dark affair.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Abby I think the weather is definitely foreshadowing Macbeth's downfall. Even when he finds out his prophesies of becoming king, the weather is still stormy.
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