Supernatural Forces in Macbeth
Supernatural forces in Shakespeares' "Macbeth" aid the play in creating a suspenseful atmosphere. The use of the supernatural in the witches, the visions, the ghost and the apparitions are the backbone of the climax and provide "excuses" for Macbeth's change of character. Because conscience plays such a central role in Macbeth's tragic struggle, many critics have used spiritual and supernatural theories both historical and modern to illuminate the drama's character development and world view. The play opens with the use of the supernatural when three witches encounter Macbeth on his way home from a battle and proceed to predict his fate. This gives the audience a glimps
32-33) This convinces Macbeth to go back and finish his deed. Macbeth already knew he was going to be king because the witches forecasted it in his future, so how he went about getting there was not a concern of Macbeth's. This is a recurring theme throughout the play. Had it not been for the dagger he probably wouldn't have ever traveled up the stairs to Duncan's chamber. Eventually Macbeth will lose the battle for his soul. The only way for Macbeth to have the throne is to wait or to kill King Duncan. It can be noted that the witches meet after every battle is lost and won, and every battle, whether man against man, man against nature or man against himself is always lost by one side and won by another. Macbeth was led towards Duncan's room by the bloody knife and even had second thoughts of the murder of the king, until Lady Macbeth stepped in.
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