can anyone help with this Macbeth essay introduction?

Heidi

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im doing an essay on Act 1 scene 7 of macbeth. this is my introduction so far.....
Macbeth is a Shakespearean tragedy, written by Shakespeare in 1603. Act 1 scene 7 is opened by three witches reading a prophecy. ‘Where shall we three meet again? In thunder lightning or in rain?’ this line from the prophecy instantly makes the audience feel the dark atmosphere by the words thunder and lightning. Also because during the time Macbeth was written, witchcraft was highly recognised by many people. The prophecy by the witches is being read aloud in order to make Macbeth kill King Duncan.

is this okay?
ive been given a guidline which is...
When the play was originally performed the audience would see the murder of the king as an act against...

i havent got a clue what to put after.
could you give me some tips?
thanks
heidi xx
 
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