'Macbeth and Witchcraft'

'In the s even soteenth century, witchcraft was a very(prenominal) popular conquer in lit and in all day life. umteen weighd that witches had the ability to render ones fate and this sorcerous ability tempted numerous to go and adjoin those fortunes that they had stock. Most of the measure all of this sound lead to contend chaos. In William Shakespeares play, Macbeth it is obvious that the tether some(prenominal) witches are the impulsive force in the tragedies that go on during the course of the play.\nThe three witches in Macbeth were almost k straightn for disclosure Macbeths fortune to him earliest in the story. For theoretical account the witches tell Macbeth each hail, Macbeth! hail to thee, Thane of Glamis! each hail, Macbeth! hail to thee, Thane of Cawdor! solely hail, Macbeth! that shalt be female monarch hereafter.(Shakespeare I.III.50-55) Macbeth did non believe the witches at number 1, except as concisely as the first part of the presage came t rue he had to continue. Macbeth began to plot his work of exponent Duncan after he had received news of Duncan visit his home. He thence later returned to the witches for more(prenominal) intell and received some advice, Macbeth! Macbeth! Macbeth! beware Macduff;? heed the thane of Fife. Dismiss me. Enough.(Shakespeare IV.I.87) With Macbeth now warned ab break Macduff he takes some precautions and kills Macduffs wife and kid. Macbeth was even told that he cannot be killed by a man natural from women which made him too confident. Also, with knowing what his upcoming holds brings upon temptation.\nTemptation was the drive force for Macbeths move for power inside the play. The three witches vaticination tempted Macbeth to seek out and fulfill reverie as fag (Mabillard). The temptation not only came from the witches prophecies merely from lady Macbeth moreoverton him to kill King Duncan. He readily sweeps these thoughts aside but when King Duncan says Malcolms release to be the future(a) king, Macbeth decides he must(prenominal) take challenge(Shmoop Editorial Team) Macbet... '