![]() ![]() As this is Macbeth’s first soliloquy, it emphasises the strong possibility of Macbeth heading down a dark journey as he cannot forget the Witches’ predictions “(it) cannot be ill, cannot be good. Shakespeare presents this passage as a soliloquy in order to convey Macbeth’s true inner thoughts and motives. Macbeth’s firm and thoughtful tone in the opening alliteration “two truths are told” stresses how serious he takes the Witches’ predictions. ![]() Passage One from Act 1 Scene 3 takes place just after Macbeth has just been announced as Thane of Cawdor proving part of the Witches’ prophecy true “All hail Macbeth…Thane of Cawdor…/that shalt be king hereafter.” This part of the play is the first insight we have on Macbeth’s inner thoughts. Shakes so my single state of man that function ![]() My thought, whose murder yet is but fantastical, If good, why do I yield to that suggestionĪnd make my seated heart knock at my ribs, Of the imperial theme.-I thank you, gentlemen.Ĭommencing in a truth? I am thane of Cawdor: ![]()
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