macbeth please help!

[stupid96]

please help...

• what is the purpose of 'fair is foul and foul is fair' in shakespeares macbeth?
• what is its significance?
• why does it reoccur throughout the play and what is the theme of it?

many thanks x

[stupid96]

Sorry to bother you, but I am struggling with an english essay and I would be very grateful if someone would be able to help....

• What is the purpose of "fair is foul and foul is fair" in Shakespeares 'Macbeth' ?
• Why is it significant?
• What theme does it represent and why does it reoccur throughout?

Any help/advice would be very helpful and much appreciated
thanks,

Lauren xx

[Barb_D]

Hello Lauren, and welcome.

This seems to be a homework question. Please note the message at the top of the screen: Please don't ask us to do or correct your homework; this is a place to discuss language.

If you'd like to discuss this and put your ideas out first, I'm sure other Shakespeare lovers will be glad to join in.

EDIT: I've merged your two threads.