The witches have supernatural powers that allow them to determine Macbeth’s prophecies. Macbeth is already thane of Glamis and he has yet to receive the news on becoming the thane of Cawdor. But once the witches hail Macbeth as king, he is confused and says “to be king/ Stands not within the prospect of belief” (1.3. 76-77). In fact, this prophecy comes true when Macbeth and Lady Macbeth commit first great crime. After Macbeth becomes king, he is worried so he goes to the witches for help. The witches warn Macbeth to “beware Macduff;/ Beware the thane of Fife” (4.1.78-79). To avoid being harmed by Macduff, Macbeth slaughters Macduff’s family and plans to kill him next. The witches are guilty of turning Macbeth into a worse person than he was
