MACBETH Study Guide Plot Outline The play is set in Scotland during the 11th century. The Scots are fighting against the invading Norwegians. Act 1 Scene 1 The three witches plan their next meeting: with Macbeth on the heath when the battle has been decided. Key quote: 'Fair is foul, and foul is fair Hover through the fog and filthy air.' (1,1,9-10) Questions: 1. What is the atmosphere of this scene? 2. What questions does the audience ask …showed first 75 words of 3650 total…

…showed last 75 words of 3650 total…by his wife's goading, which he succumbs to because he loves her so. His obsession over the kingship shows a certain kind of egotism.Lady Macbeth is a good wife who loves her husband. She is also ambitious but lacks the morals of her husband. To achieve her ambition, she rids of herself of any kindness that might stand in the way. However, she runs out of energy to supress her conscience and kills herself.