The weather's excessive reaction to the act exposes its evil: it is so evil that none of the characters has ever seen such horrible consequences. ... In fact, even Macbeth himself agrees that " "T was a rough night" (II.iii.57). ... Also, when, in act four, scene one, whenever one of the apparitions comes, there is thunder. ... Close to the characters of the witches is that of Lady Macbeth. ... When he is still hesitant to act, she simply attacks him where it hurts, his courage and manhood: "Art thou afeard/ To be the same in thine own act and valour,/ As thou art in desire? ...

• Word Count: 2650
• Approx Pages: 11
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• Grade Level: High School