Meet Macbeth

• How is Macbeth introduced through in/direct characterization?
• What elements of foreshadowing do the witches provide?
• How does Shakespeare's approach to exposition give the reader background information about the setting and characters and a sense of what's to come without spoiling the play?
• How does Shakespeare's characterization of Macbeth reflect a sense of tone (i.e., the author's attitude toward the character/s, audience, and/or subject matter)?
• What themes appear evident in Macbeth's character and conduct?  To what extent do you think these themes will drive the rest of the play? 

Macbeth is introduced by indirect characterization. Another character introduces Macbeth about his gore and glory. He is almost "blood thirsty" as they describe. The witches foreshadow Macbeth's killing and his future actions. He uses the witches as like a distraction to the play. The setting and the characters are having a normal conversations about Macbeth and the king. The tone of the characters are dark, especially when describing Macbeth. They say he is this glorious warrior (similar to Beowulf), he is seen as this man with a bloody sword, so it is reflected as a dark monotone tone. I think being the glorious "hero" will have a bad ending to Macbeth.