Question

How does Shakespeare use "Fair is foul, and foul is fair" to establish the tone of the play? This paradox states that what is good is good and what is bad is bad. This paradox states that what is good is good and what is bad is bad. This paradox says that fake things will be an illusion but what is real will be genuine. This paradox says that fake things will be an illusion but what is real will be genuine. This paradox foretells the evil that will occur and that disorder and chaos will reign. This paradox foretells the evil that will occur and that disorder and chaos will reign. This paradox suggests that good things will happen to those who are good people.

Answer 1

Answer:

This paradox foretells the evil that will occur and that disorder and chaos will reign

Explanation:

The phrase “Fair is Foul, Foul is Fair” (Act 1, Scene 1) which is said by the witches at the start of the play Hamlet is used as a precursor to foreshadow what is about to come.

The phrase is used by Shakespeare to establish the tone of the play by foretelling the evil about to occur and that disorder and chaos would reign.