Macbeth Questions Act 1: Why does Shakespeare open the play by showing the witches
- Why does Shakespeare open the play by showing the witches? Why is it good for Macbeth not to appear first?
- How does Duncan reward Macbeth for his bravery in defeating the rebels? Comment on the order in which Duncan announces it and Macbeth finds it out.
- Macbeth calls the day of the battle “foul and fair”. Comment on what you think he means.
