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    What is interesting is what each supernatural element represents in Shakespeare’s society and in our current society. The supernatural elements in Macbeth include fate, the witches, mythological beings, ghosts, and apparitions. I believe that the witches in Shakespeare’s time, in the play and in real life, represent the power of choice. The power to be able to decide to commit murder or any other heinous act or decide to let things naturally happen shows the classic choice between good and evil,

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    Essay on Supernatural Forces in "Macbeth"

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    The Play “Macbeth” by William Shakespeare is shaped by supernatural forces with the use of the weird witches, the apparition of the ghost, and the floating dagger. These forces lead Macbeth to act in the way he did and add suspense to the play. The play opens with the three witches, and later on Macbeth and Banquo encounter them. They prophesized that Macbeth will be promoted to Thane of Cawdor, and then become King of Scotland. In addition to that, Banquo was told that his sons shall be kings, but

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    the play entitled “Macbeth” by William Shakespeare, the supernatural is the most important element in the play which leads to Macbeth’s desire for the throne. Throughout the play, supernatural appeals to the audience in various forms which is represented by the witches, the prophecies, the floating dagger, and ghost. The existence of these supernatural elements in Macbeth foreshadows the evil ambitions and actions possess by Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. Besides that, these supernatural elements also are

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    Nature and Supernatural in Macbeth Essay

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    Use of Nature and Supernatural in Macbeth       The aura of darkness, deception, and horror present in William Shakespeare's tragedy, Macbeth, envelopes the entire play and is created mainly by the sense of violence and foreboding that is evoked by the imagery.  The dominant images of nature and the supernatural contribute to the atmosphere of this tragedy.  The predictions of the weird sisters, along with natural forces and supernatural images, have lead to chaos in Scotland due to their impact

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    The Supernatural in Macbeth      In Macbeth, there are many sections that refer to the involvement of the supernatural.  The use of the supernatural in the script, the witches, the visions, the ghost of Banquo, and the apparitions, are key elements making the concept of the play work and in making the play interesting.  Witches, spirits, ghosts and apparitions are a major factor in developing the play.               The use of the supernatural occurs at the beginning of the play, with

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    Supernatural Events in Macbeth The supernatural events that occurred in the play Macbeth are an essential part of the plot that creates a way for the audience to see the insights of the characters. All of these supernatural occurrences are a way to show the evil paths that the characters will eventually lead. These paranormal events lead the characters to behave in an unnatural way. There is a multitude of variations in how the supernatural appears such as the three sister witches, the dagger, a

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    The play, Macbeth, is established around the central idea that once you have completely abandoned your mind, morals, and being you lose everything you have. It is clear that the acts committed by the conflicted and mislead Macbeth, have the potential to shatter him as a mortal, such is the overall theme of Macbeth. But, when contemplating the presence of the unnatural forces in the play it is difficult to truly decipher what is meant by their intentions. The intervention of the supernatural evidently

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    Supernatural Powers in Our Life What if the supernatural had an influence on everyone's life? Would those influences change one’s fate or just the steps? In the play Macbeth by William Shakespeare the audience is shown Macbeth, a soldier, fighting for his country and King Duncan. Macbeth is then confronted by three witches’ and given his first set of prophecies, his past, present and future titles. Because of these prophecies he goes on a murderous rampage to gain the title of King. He is then given

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    Shakespeare’s Macbeth is one of most popular and highly regarded plays. The play is a tragedy and follows the rise and fall of Macbeth. One of the more interesting themes in the play is that of the role of the supernatural. The supernatural is woven into the natural world and has multiple interactions with Macbeth. The meddling of supernatural forces in the natural realm is dangerous as these forces disrupt the natural order, turn Macbeth from an innocent and loyal Thane to a ruthless tyrant, and

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    genders. With this in mind, Shakespeare’s Macbeth heightens the supernatural evil possessing Lady Macbeth as she condones murder for her own selfish ambition, while in Shakespeare’s time women were regarded as peaceful and full of feminine sympathies. This anachronism with the reality of Shakespeare’s day, illustrates the immense sense of wickedness and abnormality emphasizing her character’s influence on her husband and the plot of the play. In contrast, Macbeth appears to some extent a more acceptable

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