In this paradox I believe I have figured there are two meanings. The first meaning I think this paradox has is that by foul is fair they are referring to themselves. They are calling themselves ugly on the outside, but the predictions they make for other people especially Macbeth are beautiful. The predictions are especially beautiful for Macbeth because he is predicted to be Thane of Cawdor and to be become king. In Macbeth, Macbeth becomes Thane of Cawdor but doesn’t become king. Macbeth then comes up with a plan that becomes foul as in the quote by the witches to murder the king. This is the first meaning of the quote “Fair is foul, and foul is fair,” (1.1.1). The second meaning of the quote is a bit shorter, but it is still a meaning. The
