What Was The Witches' Role In Macbeth?
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In Shakespeare's time, many people were superstitious; they believed
that that their lives were strongly influenced, if not dictated by fate. They
also thought that the world was full of supernatural creatures, such as witches,
ghosts, and many other such beings. Shakespeare incorporated these ....
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.... predictions; he says, "Were such things here as we do
speak about?/Or have we eaten on the insane root/That takes the reason
prisoner?" Act I, scene 3, ll.83-85.
MacBeth is quite overwhelmed when he hears that he is now the Thane of
Cawdor. However, almost immediately, he starts thinking about how to bring
about his rule as king.
"{Aside} Two truths are told,
As happy prologues to the swelling act
Of the imperial theme.—I thank you, gentlemen.
{Aside} Th ....
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