Witchcraft in William Shakespeare's Macbeth

Witchcraft in William Shakespeare's Macbeth

At the beginning of the play we hear that MacBeth is a noble warrior

he was one of the main leaders in Duncan's army he was away at battle

for Duncan, after they defeat the Norwegians he was on his way to his

wife when he comes across three witches they tell him a prophecy that

he will become thane of Glamis they then say that one day he will

become king of Scotland this sets Macbeths mind on nothing else but

the title of king.

He then returns home when a messenger approaches him and gives him the

title of thane of Glamis this proves that the witches prophecies are

true this sets his ambition on becoming king he then writes to his

wife telling her about the prophecy of the witches and his new title

of thane. She then decides that killing Duncan is the answer. Banquo

announces that Malcolm his son is next in line for the throne this

worries Macbeth and his wife, so they invite king Duncan "when king

Duncan and his followers approach the castle they are welcomed in by

lady Ma...