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Lightning Quote by William Shakespeare

“When shall we three meet again In thunder, lightning, or in rain?” quote by William Shakespeare
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““When shall we three meet again In thunder, lightning, or in rain?””

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: Macbeth, Act 1, Scene 3, 1606

The witches ask when they will reconvene, hinting at future turmoil and supernatural influence.

In simple terms: When will they meet again?

Key Takeaway

Anticipate future challenges.

Themes

fate supernatural conflict

Mood

dramatic foreboding

Type

literary observational

When to use this quote

  • storytelling
  • theatrical production
  • psychological analysis

Key Concepts

dramatic irony prophecy mood

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the weather symbolize?
  • How does this foreshadow events?
A Different Perspective

Interpretations vary on literal vs. symbolic meaning.

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