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Macbeth

Both the witches and Macbeth make statements about “foul” and “fair.” What are two possible meanings for the witches’ words?

Both the witches and Macbeth make statements about “foul” and “fair.” What are two possible meanings for the witches’ words?

Asked by sigurdurskula #486355 on 2/4/2016 6:26 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 2/4/2016 6:29 PM

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Answered by Aslan on 2/4/2016 6:29 PM

This has much to do with the motif of equivocation found throughout the play. Check this out:

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