Act 1 Scene 3 of Macbeth unfolds on a heath where the three witches meet Macbeth and Banquo, delivering crucial prophecies that set the play's tragic events in motion. The scene masterfully combines supernatural elements with human ambition, featuring the famous three prophecies in Macbeth Act 1, Scene 3 that predict Macbeth's rise to power.
Key points:
- The witches' initial meeting showcases their malevolent nature
- Pathetic fallacy in Macbeth Act 1 Scene 3 is evident through the thunder and lightning
- The prophecies delivered to both Macbeth and Banquo become catalysts for future events
- Macbeth's immediate reaction to the prophecies reveals his underlying ambition
- The scene concludes with confirmation of the first prophecy, as Macbeth becomes Thane of Cawdor
