The Nature Of The Witches In Macbeth

The extravagant King Louis XVI creates an absolute monarchy, but the French Revolution kills him with a guillotine. Napoleon Bonaparte invades one European country to the next with ease, but he faces defeat in the Battle of Waterloo. Adolf Hitler strives to create the perfect Aryan race in Europe with a strong German army and fascist ideals, but he loses the Second World War due to overconfidence and misleading advisors. The Soviet Union competes with America in nuclear weapons, space programs, and sphere of influence as a superpower, yet the menacing empire topples down because of a stagnant economy and abuse of power. Macbeth, a valiant thane in Scotland, meets his disgrace through irrational characters. In the play Macbeth by William Shakespeare, the

The nature of the witches is simply abnormal, and it is evident right from the beginning. The witches predetermine the meeting with the noble thane during a violent storm. When the three witches meet together, they discuss their plan to meet Macbeth:

First Witch: Where the place? Second Witch: Upon the heath. Third Witch: There to meet with Macbeth. First Witch: I come, Graymalkin! Second Witch: Paddock calls. Third Witch: Anon. (I.i.6-10)

The witches plan to meet Macbeth at a certain time and place, preferably after the civil war is done. The weather symbolizes nature being out of balance, and it also represents the chaotic civil war in Scotland. In addition, the blustery conditions indicate a mishap for the heroic thane. As Macbeth and Banquo return to Duncan’s camp, the jinxing sisters encounter them where they unleash their weapon: prophecy: First Witch: All hail, Macbeth! hail to thee, Thane of Glamis! Second Witch: All hail, Macbeth! hail to thee, Thane of Cawdor! Third Witch: All hail, Macbeth! that shalt be king hereafter.