The supernatural element is a theme that we see frequently Shakespeare’s work. Hamlet, Macbeth, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream are just a few of the plays where Shakespeare presents us with elements that involve the supernatural in one form or another. For my final project I will be analyzing the supernatural theme in Shakespeare’s Macbeth. I will break down how the supernatural elements that Shakespeare introduced showed the beliefs of the Elizabethan era and also how it affected other writings of the era along with modern writings today.
In Macbeth, the characterization of the protagonist relates closely to the supernatural fixations of the play. We observe as Macbeth encounter mystical beings and therefore receive insight on how his subconscious …show more content…
Firstly, there exists no ambiguity in regards to the powers and motivations of the witches. The First Witch plans to get revenge on a woman who refused to relinquish her chestnuts by going after her husband. This willingness to destroy another’s life because of a petty spat demonstrates the evil nature of the weird sisters. As a result, the reader knows to view these odd characters with trepidation. Banquo discusses his wariness with Macbeth following the delivering of the witches’ prophecy. These murmured lines to Macbeth reveal the mysterious women with their equally mysterious words as embodiments of evil and possessors of wily tricks. In later surrendering to his deadly ambitions and murdering good King Duncan, Macbeth therefore cements his position as one tainted by the paranormal darkness. Later, when we arrive at the witches’ haunt, the anxious Macbeth faces three apparitions. In hindsight, this visit to Hecate’s minions sets in motion the demise of our …show more content…
Notably, he writes off his death being brought about by an army consisting of tree-warriors. This being the only supernatural force Macbeth does not take seriously shows the irony of him believing heavily in prophecies and being ruined by one he deems silly, though he converses with apparitions and witches and witch-queens. Shakespeare’s weird sisters necessarily initiate the play and strike the keynote for the entire work. The appearance of the dagger tainted with blood that startles a scheming, murderous Macbeth proves extremely unnerving. This particular supernatural vision accurately conveys the pure savagery of the attack he prepares to launch upon his lord. By suggesting that the Macbeth’s overloaded mind produced this image, an element of intensity is touched upon. His attitude of surprise and terror feeds into the aforementioned development. However, the ethereal dagger also horrifies Macbeth, representing a rapidly diminishing inner impulse to walk away from his dire task and avoid damnation. We know that the blade emerges victorious from the mental
In Macbeth, the characterization of the protagonist relates closely to the supernatural fixations of the play. We observe as Macbeth encounter mystical beings and therefore receive insight on how his subconscious …show more content…
Firstly, there exists no ambiguity in regards to the powers and motivations of the witches. The First Witch plans to get revenge on a woman who refused to relinquish her chestnuts by going after her husband. This willingness to destroy another’s life because of a petty spat demonstrates the evil nature of the weird sisters. As a result, the reader knows to view these odd characters with trepidation. Banquo discusses his wariness with Macbeth following the delivering of the witches’ prophecy. These murmured lines to Macbeth reveal the mysterious women with their equally mysterious words as embodiments of evil and possessors of wily tricks. In later surrendering to his deadly ambitions and murdering good King Duncan, Macbeth therefore cements his position as one tainted by the paranormal darkness. Later, when we arrive at the witches’ haunt, the anxious Macbeth faces three apparitions. In hindsight, this visit to Hecate’s minions sets in motion the demise of our …show more content…
Notably, he writes off his death being brought about by an army consisting of tree-warriors. This being the only supernatural force Macbeth does not take seriously shows the irony of him believing heavily in prophecies and being ruined by one he deems silly, though he converses with apparitions and witches and witch-queens. Shakespeare’s weird sisters necessarily initiate the play and strike the keynote for the entire work. The appearance of the dagger tainted with blood that startles a scheming, murderous Macbeth proves extremely unnerving. This particular supernatural vision accurately conveys the pure savagery of the attack he prepares to launch upon his lord. By suggesting that the Macbeth’s overloaded mind produced this image, an element of intensity is touched upon. His attitude of surprise and terror feeds into the aforementioned development. However, the ethereal dagger also horrifies Macbeth, representing a rapidly diminishing inner impulse to walk away from his dire task and avoid damnation. We know that the blade emerges victorious from the mental