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it is a metaphore saying that everything that is foul (bad) was meant to be taht way. and everything that is fair is meant to be decieving and foul
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∙ 13y ago
Anish Jaiswal
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What figure of speech fair is foul,and foul is fair?
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∙ 13y agoThe Three Witches say, "fair is foul and foul is fair" in the play Macbeth by Shakespeare.
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∙ 15y agoThe three Weird Witch Sisters, Act I scene I lines11-12.
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What is the antonym for foul?
Usually fair is given as the antonym for foul, as in foul play, foul weather, etc. There are many others, however, as there are several definitions of foul to begin with.
What does when the battle's lost and won?
its a paradox which is also part of the "fair is foul" motif. it means you can physically win the battle, but lose everything else.
When nature reflects the state of affairs in a play what is the term called?
It is most often used to foreshadow coming events. An excellent example of nature reflecting both natural and supernatural events that foreshadow what is to come are found in William Shakespeare's Macbeth. The play opens with three witches who are together during a dark and tempestuous storm with thunder and lightning. The are discussing the events to come and speak of Macbeth. When one of the weird sisters asks the others when they will meet again the response is when "fair is foul." That fair is foul turns out to be after Macbeth is victorious over the rebel the Thane of Cowdor. Macbeth and Banquo are riding home and it is raining, yet the sun is shining and Macbeth comments on this with the line "Such fair and foul a day I have not seen." The imagery of this line works in many ways. It is rare that the sun shines when it rains but also he has just defeated the Thane of Cowdor which took a heavy toll on his own men, thus fair and foul could be in reference to that, the weather only accentuating the day. It is, most importantly a foreshadowing of what is to come when the fair Macbeth turns foul and murders the King Duncan. thank you but i mean what's the term called, not what its for (i think its human falliacy or something?)
What literary term is foul whisperings are abroad unnatural deeds do breed unnatural troubles?
layne long says METAPHOR for all you A+ kids
Is foul a verb?
It depends on how you use it
What statements do witches and Macbeth make about foul and fair?
The expression suggests the themes of paradox, and of things not being what they appear to be.
Is there a rule in the MLB rule book that says if a fielder touches a foul ball but does not catch it is fair?
No. The umpire calls the ball fair or foul based on where the ball is when the fielder touches it. If the ball is in foul territory when it is touched, the ball is called foul.
Which line shows that ideas usually in opposition can be the same?
Apex 1.2.3 Quiz) Fair is foul, and foul is fair.
Why does fair is foul or foul is fair is the theme of play?
Macbeth.
What play is this qoute from of shakespeares Fair is foul and foul is fair?
Macbeth
When did By Fair Means or Foul happen?
By Fair Means or Foul happened in 1988.
When was By Fair Means or Foul created?
By Fair Means or Foul was created in 1988.
What are the origins of 'fair is foul and foul is fair'?
Uttered by the three witches in 'Macbeth'.
What is the opposite of the word foul?
Fair is opposite. Foul Ball, Fair Ball.
How does Shakespeare introduce the idea of opposites being the same in Macbeth?
"Fair is foul and foul is fair. Hover in the fog and filthy air."
If a ball is hit a hits the base but does not cross it is the ball fair or fowl?
if it stayed fair its fair if it went foul its foul
If a batted ball hits foul but drifts fair and crosses over the 1st base bag is it fair or foul?
fair
