1. role of witches in macbeth
Even though the witches have the power to see the future, they are still subject to male characters in the play. ... During their first meeting, all the witches do is praise both of the men and tell them they have great things waiting for them in the future. ... Once they plant these thoughts in his head, he is taken over by this other. ... Their statements about the future carry evil implications, like subliminal messages behind a tape recording. ... MacDuff embodies male power and rationality; once he gets past the thought of his slain family, he becomes very calculating and thinks about...
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- Grade Level: High School