Macbeth
Act 1 Scene 3
Does it set the mood or tone of the play?
Does it set the mood or tone of the play?
The scene certainly sets the mood and narrative for the rest of the play. The witches are playing with Macbeth's fragile psyche. The darkness that the witches represent is internalized by both Macbeth and Banquo. This darkness is cast over the rest of the play.