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Essay / The supernatural in Macbeth - 1029
From witches to apparitions, supernatural elements are the constituents of the play Macbeth. Supernatural events served as a manifestation of evil temptations that prompted Macbeth to murder even his own comrades. Macbeth's first encounter with the supernatural was the trigger for his ambition to kill for his own success; the second encounter with the supernatural allowed his reason and judgment to stray into the mind of a murderer based on his previously acquired ambition. Supernatural's third fatal encounter with Macbeth had left him with the unbearable sign of guilt and insecurity that forced him to act petrified during his banquet. The final meeting ultimately left Macbeth with the evasive idea of killing his former close friend and his close friend's family. From what has been said, the supernatural played an important role that motivated Macbeth's action to the point that his morality became corrupted and he succumbed to performing dark acts. As the philosophical saying goes, everything must have a beginning. Above all, Macbeth's first contact with the supernatural whose form was three witches greeted him with high appreciation: "All hail, Macbeth!" Hello, Thane of Cawdor! / Hail everyone, Macbeth, who will now be king! [SIC]” (1.3.49-50). This prediction meant that Macbeth would become Thane of Cawdor and rule as king. Along with Macbeth's fortune, Banquo's prophecy was: "Thou shalt have kings, though thou have none" (1.3.67). However, Macbeth was doubtful at first; he soon believed the witches' words after obtaining recognition from the Thane of Cawdor. This activated this clear ambition to ascend the throne at all costs to fulfill the witches' prophecy and gain power. Furthermore, Macbeth... middle of paper ... his ambition was for Macbeth to do everything in his power to stay on top, even if it was to kill innocent bystanders like the Macduff family. Overall, witches, apparitions, and supernatural forms play a crucial role in Macbeth. In the visionary sense, the supernatural elements have transformed the hero of the play into a rogue man who sees nothing but a straight and clear path to power. Along this path are supernatural forms that allow Macbeth to pass to gain power by succumbing to their dark wishes by dangling power before him. In the face of evil temptations, Macbeth was motivated to murder and carried out the actions he had done to achieve the power he most desired. In his final thoughts, the supernatural motivated Macbeth to the point that his judgment was clouded and he killed those who stood in his way to the throne, without even considering the bond Macbeth had shared with his victims..