Oh, Hecate. This is the scene that has been widely debated over the years - did Shakespeare write it, or was it included as an afterthought by another writer, in order to further the plot/help it all make sense?
Whatever side of the argument you're on, it's worth noting this scene as many others won't have studied it. It shows Hecate chastising the witches for toying with Macbeth, and vowing to make Macbeth see his destiny through a set of illusions. It's interesting to see the power and control being ripped from the witches' hands here - ultimately, they hold a lot of control over Macbeth in that they direct him towards different choices. However, here we see that even the Weird Sisters have a chain of command, and at times even supernatural beings can break the rules.
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In a Nutshell...After returning from war, Macbeth meets three witches who tell him that he is to become King. His wife persuades him to kill the existing King in order to win the throne - but this comes with a whole heap of problems, as Macbeth has to continually kill people - including his best friend - in order to hide the truth. ArchivesCategories
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