This line comes
from , Scene I, and it is chanted by the three witches as they await the end of the battle. At
first glance, this line is asince it is not possible for something to be "fair" (nice)
and "foul" (horrible) at the same time. However, this paradox is central to
understanding whattruly mean: by using this line, they are warning the reader that everything is
not quite as it seems in this play. In other words, appearances can be deceptive, and the reader
must not take the play's events and characters at face value.
As the play
progresses, the relevance of this line becomes more apparent and is proven true through the
character of . On the surface,is the ideal thane: he is loyal to the king and fights bravely in
battle. But Macbeth is quickly and easily seduced by the prophecy that he will become king, and
he soon begins planning 's murder. Therefore, Macbeth seems to be "fair," but he is
really quite the opposite.
No comments:
Post a Comment