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Macbeth Supernatural Essay

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What is the supernatural? Perhaps it could be the ghost or maybe a witch? Maybe it is that chill going down a spine during a full moon? It could be that sound that comes seemingly out of nowhere? The idea of the supernatural has always consumed the masses with theories and sightings. In the play Macbeth, the supernatural is a powerful force within the play; However, there is no supernatural forces within the play. Macbeth “uses” the supernatural forces as an excuse to achieve is ultimate goal of being king. Macbeth, a loyal servant that would have done anything for his king, a man of honor and dignity. A man on the surface would never think of the dishonorable act of betrayal. All things considered, why would a good, loyal, trusting servant betray the his king? Some would say that the supernatural caused the sudden switch …show more content…

Macbeth is already the Thane of Glamis. This is very basic knowledge that many people would no. Thanes are very important people and people would now the Thanes of the land. The second witch proclaimed that Macbeth would be “Thane of Cawdor!”(l.lll.49). Within the first couple of scenes, the old Thane of Cawdor has died during the battle. The battle was large, however many soldiers knew that he had died. The King himself knew that he did, and he named Macbeth the new Thane of Cawdor. The witches would obviously be able to hear the conservation that involved with the King. Finally, the last witch proclaimed to Macbeth that he “shall be king hereafter!” (l.lll.50). They were not saying that Macbeth was definitely going to be king. It was an option; because throughout history, there have been multiple attempts , both successful and not, that the king was killed. Being a Thane gives the person the chance to ascend the throne. This is how Macbeth figures that this is his chance to get the throne he has always

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