The witches remind the audience of the supernatural element in the play, thus creating a sinister tone. In the play's opening remarks the witches debate whether to meet next in “thunder, lightning, or in rain?” (1.1.2), creating the eerie atmosphere that Shakespeare is so famously respected for. Despite their absurdness and almost comical recipes of “eye of newt and toe of frog” (4.1.14),the witches aid in creating a dangerous and gloomy aura. Moreover, they also initiate dark temptations within other characters, through their supernatural abilities. For instance, it is doubtful that Macbeth would have murdered King Duncan without the push given by the witches’ prophecy. Ultimately, the absence of the three witches would result in a less frightening and violent
The witches remind the audience of the supernatural element in the play, thus creating a sinister tone. In the play's opening remarks the witches debate whether to meet next in “thunder, lightning, or in rain?” (1.1.2), creating the eerie atmosphere that Shakespeare is so famously respected for. Despite their absurdness and almost comical recipes of “eye of newt and toe of frog” (4.1.14),the witches aid in creating a dangerous and gloomy aura. Moreover, they also initiate dark temptations within other characters, through their supernatural abilities. For instance, it is doubtful that Macbeth would have murdered King Duncan without the push given by the witches’ prophecy. Ultimately, the absence of the three witches would result in a less frightening and violent