Macbeth Fate And Supernatural Analysis

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Fate and supernatural are inevitably linked, they manipulate and motivate the main protagonist, Macbeth to explore tragic hero traits. The supernatural aspect of the play initially causes hubris within Macbeth. His first encounter with the supernatural force is when him and Banquo come across three strange witches, who predict their future prophecies. After Macbeth is named thane of Cawdor, one of the witches prophecies, Macbeth experiences a sudden pride and arrogance, causing him to misinterpret the meaning of fate. Macbeth attempts to master fate, taking desperate measures to assure it follows his ideal path, instead of letting it play out. Yet fate doesn't operate in such a manner, he is constantly fighting against the witches prophecies, …show more content…

"Then live, Macduff: what need I fear of three?” Consequently he becomes greedy and selfish. Executing his own friend, in order contravene the prediction, of Banquo’s sons being crowned future kings. This is one of his many cruel acts prompted by his belief in fate, forming his reversal of fortune and inevitable downfall. William Shakespeare used the witches to express the idea of fate and supernatural. The witches speak in rhythmic, chant like lines, allowing the audience to differ between normal and abnormal (supernatural) speech. In early 1600’s, King James and his wife, princess Anne, were returning from their honeymoon in Denmark, when they experienced horrible storms and furious waves. The captain on the ship convinced James the terrible weather was due to witches. When six women admitted to the crime, King James thence strongly believed in witch craft and the supernatural. When he arrived in Scotland he burnt, so many witches it became the largest witch hunt in British history. This story is evident within the play, expressed through the use of symbolism. “When shall we three meet …show more content…

Banquo and Macbeth are foils, a literal term used to highlight the contrast between a tragic hero and hero. When Banquo hears “farther a line of kings, though he will be none himself” he easily accepts this and allows destiny to take part, the stark opposite to Macbeth’s reaction to his personal prophecies. Fate and supernatural forces commonly occur transpiring Macbeth’s numerous acts of violence.

Macbeth is an extremely violent play and is present in both the uprising and downfall of the tragic hero. Macbeth is first introduced to us by the Captain, speaking in ore of Macbeth's brave and glamorous actions. ‘‘For brave Macbeth (well he deserves that name), Till he un-seamed him from the nave to th' chops.’’ Macbeth is being praised for his violent and gruesome actions of disembowelling a person, without condemnation. Shakespeare is expressing that violence is both a blessing and a curse depending on the morals behind his actions. Macbeth’s error in judgment is his constant and excessive killing of people. This derives from his for

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