Read the excerpt and then answer the question that follows. “when shall we three meet again, in thunder, lightning, or in (2023)

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When shall we meet again in Thunder lightning or rain? ›

First Witch: When shall we three meet again? In thunder, lightning, or in rain? Second Witch: When the hurly-burly's done, When the battle's lost and won.

"When shall we three meet again, in thunder, lightning or in rain?" The audience know the withes will meet again when the weather on stage changes again. This is a clever device used by Shakespeare to create a cold and evil tone on stage. This is important as the play is a tragedy so the opening scene reflects this.

Throughout the play, whenever the witches appear, there is thunder, rain, or some kind of bad weather that precedes them. The stormy weather associated with the witches symbolizes how their powers stir up trouble, incite chaos, and go against the natural order.

In this scene, we meet Macbeth for the first time. The witches gather on the moor and cast a spell as Macbeth and Banquo arrive. The witches hail Macbeth first by his title Thane of Glamis, then as Thane of Cawdor and finally as king. They then prophesy that Banquo's children will become kings.

The Macbeth quote “When shall we three meet again in thunder, lightning, or in rain?” are the famous lines uttered by the three witches “weird sisters” in a rhyming style. The three witches in Macbeth plays an important role by controlling the mind of the lead character of the play, Macbeth.

Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player that struts and frets his hour upon the stage, and then is heard no more.

“Lightning never strikes the same place twice” is a common phrase you've probably heard before, often used to reassure someone that whatever bad thing has happened, it won't happen again. It can even be used when something good happens, such as winning the lottery, but the underlying truth remains.

Thunder starts as a shockwave from the explosively expanding lightning channel when a large current causes rapid heating. However, it is possible that you might see lightning and not hear the thunder because it was too far away. Sometimes this is called “heat lightning” because it occurs most often in the summer.

In the tragic play "Macbeth," which includes the famous line "Fair is foul and foul is fair / Hover through the fog and filthy air," the evil witches bring foul weather with them wherever they go.

If you count the number of seconds between the flash of lightning and the sound of thunder, and then divide by 5, you'll get the distance in miles to the lightning: 5 seconds = 1 mile, 15 seconds = 3 miles, 0 seconds = very close.

What is the purpose of thunder and lightning in Shakespeare's play? ›

By creating an ominous and foreboding mood, the weather not only sets the stage for the play, but catalyzes events and actions of the characters.

His reign was for the most part peaceful, and he was known for his generosity to the Church. He made a pilgrimage to Rome in 1050, 'scattering money like seed'. Seven years later, on 15 August 1057, he was killed at the Battle of Lumphanan in Aberdeenshire by Duncan's eldest son, Malcolm Canmore.

After a battle in Scotland, Macbeth and his friend Banquo meet three witches, who make three prophecies - Macbeth will be a thane, Macbeth will be king and Banquo's sons will be kings.

Act 3 Scene 3

The murderers attack Banquo and Fleance. Fleance manages to escape and Banquo shouts after him, 'Thou mayst revenge!' and Banquo is killed. The murderers decide to return to the castle and tell Macbeth.

Macbeth feels that he's losing himself, and hopes that if fate says he'll become king, he won't have to act to make it happen. Macbeth is already thinking about killing Duncan, but the thought terrifies him: he's struggling against his ambition.

As Mark Twain said, “Thunder is good, thunder is impressive; but it is lightning that does the work.” When lightning strikes, it displays impressive colors, but it also causes thunder.

If we are watching the sky, we see the lightning before we hear the thunder. That is because light travels much faster than sound waves. We can estimate the distance of the lightning by counting how many seconds it takes until we hear the thunder. It takes approximately 5 seconds for the sound to travel 1 mile.

It's the lightning that produced the thunder. It has been shown that, in some cases, a "rain gush" occurs in the seconds following a flash of lightning. In the region of the cloud where the flash occurs, radar measurements have indicated a rapid increase of echo intensity followed by a gush of rain at the ground.

After all, what sense does it make to say that you must have clouds to form lightning but that lightning can come from a clear blue sky? The key is that there could be storms in your area, but you just might not see them. Nope, that doesn't mean they're hidden in outer space and striking you down from the heavens.

Thunderstorms can be considered dry if they don't produce any rain at the surface. However, for the fire weather community, a "dry thunderstorm" may be used to describe a storm producing very little rainfall, such that is not effective in checking fire spread after lightning ignition.

Can lightning happen without sound? ›

Silent lightning, otherwise known as heat lightning, is when lightning occurs but is not followed by the expected roll of thunder. When lightning is silent it is likely that it comes from a distant thunderstorm that is too far away for people to hear any noise.

“Stars, hide your fires; Let not light see my black and deep desires.” “Life ... is a tale Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, Signifying nothing.” “Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak knits up the o-er wrought heart and bids it break.” “What's done cannot be undone.”

The main theme of Macbeth —the destruction wrought when ambition goes unchecked by moral constraints—finds its most powerful expression in the play's two main characters. Macbeth is a courageous Scottish general who is not naturally inclined to commit evil deeds, yet he deeply desires power and advancement.

It is too late, he drags me down; I sink, I sink, — my soul is lost forever!

The typical thunderstorm is 15 miles in diameter and lasts an average of 30 minutes. Nearly 1,800 thunderstorms are occurring at any moment around the world. That's 16 million a year! Despite their small size, all thunderstorms are dangerous.

In fact, lightning can heat the air it passes through to 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit (5 times hotter than the surface of the sun).

The thunder you hear is the rapid expansion of the air in response to the lightning's intense heat. If you're really close to the lightning, you will see it and hear the thunder simultaneously. But when it's far away, you see and hear the event at different times. That's because light travels much faster than sound.

It's not a surprise that Macbeth and his wife have lost a child — she says “I have given suck, and know/How tender 'tis to love the babe that milks me,” but there's no sign of their child anywhere in Shakespeare's play.

The Death of Macbeth

In the play Macbeth, Macbeth dies at the hands of Macduff, a nobleman and the Thane of Fife. After Macbeth murdered Duncan, it was Macduff who discovered the body. Later his wife, Lady Macduff, was murdered by Macbeth.

Lord Macduff, the Thane of Fife, is a character and the main antagonist in William Shakespeare's Macbeth (c. 1603–1607) that is loosely based on history. Macduff, a legendary hero, plays a pivotal role in the play: he suspects Macbeth of regicide and eventually kills Macbeth in the final act.

What is the famous quote that the witches say when they are making their stew? ›

What is the famous quote that the witches say when they are making their stew? "Double, double toil and trouble; fire burn and cauldron bubble." This is the well-known refrain in the witches' speech. They chant these words as they throw various ingredients into a bubbling cauldron.

Minimizing the Risk

If the sky looks threatening or if you hear thunder, get inside a safe place immediately. Once inside, avoid contact with corded phones, electrical equipment, plumbing, and windows and doors. Finally, wait 30 minutes after the last lightning or thunder before going back outside.

"Shall we meet at 4pm?" I am proposing that we meet at 4pm. "Are we meeting at 4pm?" I think we previously arranged to meet at 4pm but can you confirm this?

Within about 30 seconds after a lightning discharge, the mass of some droplets may increase as much as 100-fold as a result of the electrostatic precipitation effect.

My mother always wanted to be a witch. But she didn't have the gift. It's not that I want to be the best. I'm just so tired of being the worst.

The Witches in Macbeth cast a spell together as they chant the famous lines, "Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and cauldron bubble." Just like a chorus in a song today, the Witches repeat these famous lines throughout the spell.

Because electrical charges can linger in clouds after a thunderstorm has seemingly passed, experts agree that people should wait at least 30 minutes after the last thunder before resuming outdoor activities.

If you count the number of seconds between the flash of lightning and the sound of thunder, and then divide by 5, you'll get the distance in miles to the lightning: 5 seconds = 1 mile, 15 seconds = 3 miles, 0 seconds = very close. Keep in mind that you should be in a safe place while counting.

Myth: Rubber tires on a car protect you from lightning by insulating you from the ground. Fact: Most cars are safe from lightning, but it is the metal roof and metal sides that protect you, NOT the rubber tires.

How do I ask my friend out? ›

Keep It Casual

Be straightforward in your request but be sure you ask them out in a way that is no pressure. You can do this by approaching them and simply asking, “Would you like to have lunch with me?” Make sure this person is aware that you want to do this as a potential couple and not simply as a friend date.

'.. about when we will meet. ' is grammatically correct but the sentence isn't natural because 'will' is not used for plans/arrangements, so '.. when we're meeting' is better. :) The correct answer is the first one.

: to come together with (someone) : to go to a place to be with (someone)