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Happy Halloween . Double, bubble, toil and trouble!

Ms Cathy

Halloween originally had a mixture of religious and non -religious roots, but it is now primarily a fun holiday for children.

Often, children chant the famous witches' words from Macbeth at Halloween. 


'Double, double toil and trouble;
Fire burn, and cauldron bubble.'

Try this fun holiday quiz about Shakespeare's famous 'Macbeth' passage:


What is Shakespeare's play 'Macbeth' about?
This play is about Macbeth's ambition and struggle for power. It is considered an unlucky play in the theatre. Some people prefer to refer to it as 'The Scottish Play'.
 
The witches in Macbeth  manipulate Macbeth’s ambition through prophesies, and by putting the idea of kingship into Macbeth's mind. What is a witch?
 A witch is a person thought to have magic powers, especially evil ones, popularly depicted as a woman wearing a black cloak and pointed hat and flying on a broomstick.




What is a cauldron?

A cauldron (or a caldron) is a large pot or kettle used for cooking or boiling, typically over an open fire. If you would like a lesson about superstitions, good and bad luck, book a lesson today!

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