Witches Gather (Act 1, scene 1)

Three witches meet in thunder and lightning. They plan to meet again at twilight upon a heath that Macbeth will cross on his way home from battle. They chant, setting an ominous tone for the play. The scene establishes the supernatural element and foreshadows the events to come. The witches’ language is full of imagery related to witchcraft and chaotic weather.