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What does the term "desert place" imply in the context of the play?
An
empty, isolated location
for
secrecy
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How does the setting of a "desert place" relate to the witches?
It symbolizes their
need
for
secrecy
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What theme is foreshadowed by the witches' isolation?
Macbeth's
future
isolation
as he gains
power
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What natural phenomena enter with the witches?
Thunder
and
lightning
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What do thunder and lightning symbolize in the play?
Chaos
and
disruption
of the
natural order
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What is the significance of the witches' first line?
It introduces the
theme
of
chaos
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What does "pathetic fallacy" refer to in literature?
Weather
reflecting characters'
emotions
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How do the witches' words reflect their detachment from humanity?
They show
no interest in
the
battle's outcome
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What does the term "character arc" mean?
The journey a character
undergoes
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What does the second witch's line imply about the battle?
It refers to the ongoing
conflict
in the story
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What does the witches' mention of "lost and won" suggest?
They are indifferent to the battle's outcome
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What does "e" mean in the context of the witches' dialogue?
Before
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How is Macbeth first introduced in the play?
Through the
witches'
dialogue
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What are the names of the witches' familiars?
Gray Malkin
and
Paddock
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What does "annan" mean in the witches' dialogue?
Now
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What does the phrase "fair is foul and foul is fair" imply?
Reversal of good and bad values
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How does the audience perceive the witches in the context of the play?
As
malevolent
figures with
bad intentions
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What historical context is relevant to the play's themes?
James I's
interest in
witch hunting
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What will be discussed in the next video?
Act one
,
scene two
of
Macbeth
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Who else will answer questions in the comments?
Miss S
, an experienced teacher
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What is encouraged regarding questions from students?
There are no
silly questions
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How does the witches' exit impact the scene?
It
signifies
the
end
of
the
first
scene
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