Through out the three acts thus far into the tragedy of Macbeth, witchcraft and sorcery has played a reoccurring role in play. When the weird sisters, the three witches whom prophesies the fate of Macbeth, appear with the same setting that reflects both the mood and tone of their role. Such as in Act three the sisters enter following a clash of thunder. Meeting during, following or prior to the coming storm. Shakespeare often uses the weather to reflect the setting of the scene. The sisters appear during a storm, foreshadowing the violence and tragedy to come. Much like the thunder, the lightning and rain that comes with it. The storm then breaks, ushering in the the both fair and fowl weather that greets the mortal characters of Macbeth.
Barry makes a great point here. The setting in the play Macbeth is often made more intense by the weather. In the scene where Macbeth is meeting with the witches, it makes that specific scene so much more dramatic.
ReplyDeleteThis a good point because not only does Barry talk about how the weather sets the mood, but he is also able to connect it with a quote from the beginning of the play
ReplyDeleteThis is a great post by Barry. His analysis of the weird sisters show how knowledgeable he is about the topic. Also, the picture coincides with the post very well.
ReplyDeletei think berry brought up a good point in that the weather repeats and is similar with each encounter of the witches. i think this also is interesting because both time he encounters the witches it changes the direction of the play. the first time he encounters them it fuels the murder the second time it convinces Macbeth to become secure.
ReplyDeleteI think this is a really good post because Barry captured the weather and the weird sisters very well. I also agree with Grant that the weather always make the scenes more intense.
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