Character in Macbeth
First Witch ♀ female
62Lines Spoken
1.1First Scene
4.1Last Scene
2.6%Of Play Dialogue
First Witch is a minor speaking role in Macbeth with 62 lines across 4 scenes between Acts 1 and 4.
“When shall we three meet again” — First Witch, Act 1, Scene 1.
Every scene where First Witch speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines spoken | Share of scene |
|---|---|---|
| Act 1, Scene 1 | 4 | 30.8% |
| Act 1, Scene 3 | 29 | 17.2% |
| Act 3, Scene 5 | 2 | 5.6% |
| Act 4, Scene 1 | 27 | 15.6% |
Dialogue partners
Across 4 scenes, First Witch most frequently shares the stage with: All (3 shared scenes), Second Witch (3 shared scenes), Third Witch (3 shared scenes), Macbeth (2 shared scenes), Hecate (2 shared scenes).