Macbeth's speech (Act 1, scene 3, lines 128-142) is very important to the play's plot. This is because of three reasons. Firstly, the first truth is told from the witches' prophecies. Secondly, this extract shows Macbeth's reaction to the first prophecy coming true in his thoughts. Lastly, his speech shows the start of Macbeth's vaulting ambition.
The three witches revealed to Macbeth that he will soon become the Thane of Cawdor, and later onwards, the King. …
