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Macbeth: The Scottish Tragedy
Macbeth: The Scottish Tragedy

Chapter XXII · SCENE I. A dark Cave. In the middle, a Cauldron Boiling.

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SCENE I.

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SCENE I.
A dark Cave.
In the middle, a Cauldron Boiling.
Thunder.
Enter the three Witches.
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Macbeth: The Scottish Tragedy

Chapter XXII · SCENE I. A dark Cave. In the middle, a Cauldron Boiling.

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Reading 1/54 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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SCENE I.
Line 2
A dark Cave.
Line 3
In the middle, a Cauldron Boiling.
Line 4
Thunder.
Line 5
Enter the three Witches.
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A

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From this reading A dark Cave.

Boiling

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From this reading In the middle, a Cauldron Boiling.

Cauldron

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From this reading In the middle, a Cauldron Boiling.

Cave

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From this reading A dark Cave.

dark

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From this reading A dark Cave.

Enter

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I

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In

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middle

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SCENE

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From this reading SCENE I.

the

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From this reading In the middle, a Cauldron Boiling.

three

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Thunder

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From this reading Thunder.

Witches

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From this reading Enter the three Witches.

Chapter Quiz

Use these questions to verify literal comprehension before continuing to the next chapter.

What is the central narrative or theme conveyed in this section of SCENE I. A dark Cave. In the middle, a Cauldron Boiling.?

Which core linguistic virtue or character attribute is emphasized in this passage?

According to the text: "SCENE I....", what tone does the author establish?

Shadowing Practice

Repeat the selected source lines aloud to practice rhythm, stress, and clear US English pronunciation.

Narrator: SCENE I.
Narrator: Had I three ears, I’d hear thee.