Macbeth & The Apparitions Act 4, Scene 1 After seeing Banquo’s ghost, Macbeth begins to worry about his future. He goes back to see the witches to find out what will happen to him. Macbeth chooses to hear the witches’ news from their ‘masters’ the evil spirits. “Something wicked this way comes.” Link to Text Link to Text “How now, you secret, black, and midnight hags! “By the pricking of my thumbs Something wicked this way comes” the first apparition The first apparition that they show him is: The first apparition warns: Draw the first apparition above. How does Macbeth feel as he sees and hears from this apparition? “Thou hast harped my fear aright.” Link to Text the second apparition “Macbeth, Macbeth, Macbeth.” “What is this That rises like the issue of a king” The second apparition is: The second apparition warns: Draw the second apparition above. How does Macbeth feel as he sees and hears from this apparition? “Had I three ears, I’d hear thee.” the third apparition Link to Text “Shall Banquo’s issue ever Reign in this kingdom?” The third apparition is: The third apparition warns: Draw the third apparition above. How does Macbeth feel as he sees and hears from this apparition? “Listen, but speak not to't.” Link to Text “This deed I’ll do before this purpose cool.” Fill in the blanks: Macbeth asks the witches about their original prophecy made to Banquo. They show him a vision of ____________________________. They are supposed to represent ________________________________________. This vision makes Macbeth feel _________________________________. At the end of the scene, Macbeth learns ___________________________________________________. He decides ______________________________________________________. That will mean that Macduff will have a motive to attack Macbeth. Does Macbeth have any reason to fear him? ________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________