Throughout the book of Macbeth, there have been various examples of the
supernatural occurring. From the start of the play to the ending of it, supernatural events are
always related to Macbeth. The word “supernatural” is defined as, “of, relating to, or being
above or beyond what is natural; unexplainable by natural law or phenomena; abnormal.”
(Dictionary.com). Macbeth is involved with the supernatural many times and it provoked his
ambitions to the point of becoming evil.
During the beginning of Act 4, in Macbeth, The three witches were called upon by
Macbeth demanding that he should know his future now that he has acquired the crown. The
witches agreed in letting Macbeth witnessing his future. They unveiled four different …show more content…
After this, Macbeth makes decision based upon these
Lennox informs Macbeth of Macduff fleeing the country and taking aid in England where
Malcom is located. Macbeth declares Macduff a traitor also threating Macduff’s family by
saying that he will burn his house down and kill his family. After threating to take action towards
Macduff’s decision to leave the country, Lady Macduff states that Macduff doesn’t love her
anymore, but their son disagrees with her. He proclaims that Macduff is not a traitor and also that
he is not dead. Macduff’s son further explains that if Macduff was dead, she would be crying, but
she was not crying so he says that the love was only temporary. Soon after their argument, a
murderer comes in and slaughters Lady Macbeth; this is where the first specter’s warning for
Macbeth starts to affect him. Macduff, while talking with Malcom in England, hears the news
about his family and swears for revenge.
The first apparition warned Macbeth about Macduff and what he may attempt to do to
Macbeth, but the second apparition told Macbeth that no man would ever harm him, so Macbeth
made the decision to kill Macduff’s wife because he thinks that he cannot be killed. These …show more content…
They are the catalyst which unleash Macbeth’s evil aspirations.” (Matthew Monroe).
The supernatural plays an extremely important role in Macbeth. The existence of the
supernatural was very strong during the time that Shakespeare wrong Macbeth. “In the time of
William Shakespeare there was a strong belief in the existence of the supernatural…the
supernatural is an integral part of the structure of the plot. It provides a catalyst for action, an
insight into character, and augments the impact of many key scenes.” (Matthew Monroe).
Shakespeare uses this to his advantage and constructs the whole story revolve around Macbeth
and his involvement with the Supernatural. It caused Macbeth to kill Duncan, Banquo, and
Macduff’s family; not only that, but he has suffered from each one of these response. Macbeth’s
hands are forever stained after killing Duncan and nothing can wash away the crime he has
committed. Executing Banquo has accomplished nothing but made it worse for Macbeth. He sees
Banquo’s ghost during act 3 and is uneasy for the remainder of the act. The worst and final act
that Macbeth made was murdering Lady Macbeth and the rest of his family. This causes
supernatural occurring. From the start of the play to the ending of it, supernatural events are
always related to Macbeth. The word “supernatural” is defined as, “of, relating to, or being
above or beyond what is natural; unexplainable by natural law or phenomena; abnormal.”
(Dictionary.com). Macbeth is involved with the supernatural many times and it provoked his
ambitions to the point of becoming evil.
During the beginning of Act 4, in Macbeth, The three witches were called upon by
Macbeth demanding that he should know his future now that he has acquired the crown. The
witches agreed in letting Macbeth witnessing his future. They unveiled four different …show more content…
After this, Macbeth makes decision based upon these
Lennox informs Macbeth of Macduff fleeing the country and taking aid in England where
Malcom is located. Macbeth declares Macduff a traitor also threating Macduff’s family by
saying that he will burn his house down and kill his family. After threating to take action towards
Macduff’s decision to leave the country, Lady Macduff states that Macduff doesn’t love her
anymore, but their son disagrees with her. He proclaims that Macduff is not a traitor and also that
he is not dead. Macduff’s son further explains that if Macduff was dead, she would be crying, but
she was not crying so he says that the love was only temporary. Soon after their argument, a
murderer comes in and slaughters Lady Macbeth; this is where the first specter’s warning for
Macbeth starts to affect him. Macduff, while talking with Malcom in England, hears the news
about his family and swears for revenge.
The first apparition warned Macbeth about Macduff and what he may attempt to do to
Macbeth, but the second apparition told Macbeth that no man would ever harm him, so Macbeth
made the decision to kill Macduff’s wife because he thinks that he cannot be killed. These …show more content…
They are the catalyst which unleash Macbeth’s evil aspirations.” (Matthew Monroe).
The supernatural plays an extremely important role in Macbeth. The existence of the
supernatural was very strong during the time that Shakespeare wrong Macbeth. “In the time of
William Shakespeare there was a strong belief in the existence of the supernatural…the
supernatural is an integral part of the structure of the plot. It provides a catalyst for action, an
insight into character, and augments the impact of many key scenes.” (Matthew Monroe).
Shakespeare uses this to his advantage and constructs the whole story revolve around Macbeth
and his involvement with the Supernatural. It caused Macbeth to kill Duncan, Banquo, and
Macduff’s family; not only that, but he has suffered from each one of these response. Macbeth’s
hands are forever stained after killing Duncan and nothing can wash away the crime he has
committed. Executing Banquo has accomplished nothing but made it worse for Macbeth. He sees
Banquo’s ghost during act 3 and is uneasy for the remainder of the act. The worst and final act
that Macbeth made was murdering Lady Macbeth and the rest of his family. This causes