The supernatural is known to be a paranormal force beyond any kind of scientific belief, known to occur primarily with the deceased. Since theater performances in the 16th century were not as civilized as they are today and the audience did not seem to pay attention, significant events had to be repeated several times to convey the idea to the audience. In the 16th century masterpiece of Macbeth written by William Shakespeare, he had incorporated these supernatural events/figures into the plot of this play to remind the audience that a death has occurred. Supernatural events contribute greatly to the meaning of the characters' deaths and imply the idea that everything happens for a reason in Macbeth. Supernatural beingsThe witches introduced the atmosphere and plot of the entire work and gave its structure to the plot. Macbeth had received his prophecies from the witches to determine his fate. The first who had “[saluted Macbeth] to… Lord of Glamis” (Act 1, Scene 3, Line 51), the second witch “saluted Macbeth] to… Lord of Cawdor” (Act 1, Scene 3, Line 52) , and the third witch "...[stated] that [Macbeth]...shall be king henceforth." (Act 1, scene 3, line 53) Each witch had presented their own prophecy for Macbeth. The first witch represents the past, the second the present and the third the future. These paranormal beings are the trigger for all upcoming evil plans for Macbeth to reach and rise to power to become King of Scotland. As Macbeth receives his predictions, Banquo receives some of his. They are "not so happy, but much happier." involve any type of These appearances "...focus on [Macbeth's]...leadership [role]...[and are] not decisive...[whether he will end up being] successful or unsuccessful [for] numerous activity." (Khalid, paragraph 2) Macbeth wants to know that he will still maintain control and have reassurance about his destiny as king that time, witches were believed to be real, magical and powerful beings, outside the supernatural norm warned the future of both Macbeth and Banquo which had led to their deaths Secondly, supernatural events of nature are used to demonstrate power and mourn the dead in Macbeth The witches in this play are very manipulative and love to demonstrate the their power. While witches cannot directly harm someone, they can manipulate things based on circumstances that lead to the results they want to achieve. Witches' "...fluctuations in power [are] caused by [unnatural] conditions... [they have supernatural control of... power." (Teguri, paragaraph 1) In Shakespearean times it was believed that whenever a King (the highest ranking in the nation) was brutally murdered, all the orders of nature would be upset . After Duncan's death, one after another
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