"The instruments of darkness tell us truths, win us with honest trifles, to betray us in deepest consequence.¡ (Page 19) These ¡§instruments of darkness¡ that came in the form of witches, visions, and ghosts have played an important role in Macbeth. The witches¡ prophesies which Macbeth believed have brought him to the throne; however, they have also led him to his downfall. In addition, the death of the king of Scotland and Macbeth¡s loyal friend, and the ghosts that offered Macbeth security and overconfidence have also led him to his demise. All these factors have shown the importance of the supernatural played in the tragedy.
             The ¡§witches¡ in the play symbolizes the evil. In act one scene one, the three witches entered the stage when the sky is full of ¡§ thunder and lightning¡. (Page 11) This scenery with such stormy weather has provided a dark and miserable mood for the play. Furthermore, the use of the names, ¡§Graymalkin¡ and ¡§Paddock¡ that represented demon, have also shown the mysterious and evil within the witches. (Page 19) ¡§So withered and so wild in their attire¡Kby each at once her choppy finger laying upon her skinny lips¡K and yet [her] beards forbid [Banquo and Macbeth] to interpret¡K¡ that the witches are women. (Page 16) The physical description of the witches has also shown the use of supernatural as they ¡§look not like the inhabitants of the earth¡K.¡ (Page 16) In scene two, the witches went ¡§to meet with Macbeth¡ which they gave him the three prophesies: ¡§Thane of Glamis¡, ¡§Thane of Cawdor¡, and the ¡§King of Scotland¡. The accuracy of the predictions after Macbeth is presented with the ¡§Thane of Cawdor¡, has instilled that he shall be the king. However, when Malcolm is bestowed as the ¡§Prince of Cumberland¡, Macbeth saw himself one step farther from the throne which have resulted in the murdering. Macb...