Paradoxes in Macbeth Paradox #1 "Fair is foul, and foul is fair"* (I.i.11). The witches talk among themselves, foreshadowing what is to happen with Macbeth in the future. Explanation: What is good is bad, and what is bad is good. read more
Paradoxes in Macbeth Paradox #1"Fair is foul, and foul is fair"* (I.i.11). The witches talk among themselves, foreshadowing what is to happen with Macbeth in the future. read more
Macbeth and Lady Macbeth begin to contemplate murdering Duncan and how they will go about it. Explanation: Don't show what you know in your heart by the expression on your face. Paradox #6"To know my deed 'twere best not know myself" (II.ii.760). read more
Macbeth is full of Paradoxes. Shakespeare enamored his audience by using antitheses and paradox. This is evident from this famous quote,"So fair and foul a day I have not seen." The beauty in this quote lies in the interplay of expressions. read more
Paradoxes in Macbeth Paradox #1."Fair is foul, and foul is fair"* (I.i.11). The witches talk among themselves, foreshadowing what is to happen with Macbeth in the future. Explanation: What is good is bad, and what is bad is good. Paradox #2*. read more