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The Witches

In Shakespeare's "Macbeth," the witches manipulate Macbeth's ambition and exploit his vulnerabilities, planting false hopes that lead to his tragic downfall. By suggesting he is destined to be king and playing on his fear of Banquo, they twist his perception of security into a lethal ambition. Their predictions blind him to real threats, as demonstrated by his belief in a charmed existence, ultimately igniting a series of destructive actions. The witches reveal the grave consequences of unchecked ambition and the dark power of manipulation.

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The Witches

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  1. The Witches Alex.B, Milly, Jemma, Sami, Dashiand Jacinta

  2. Why? • Plant false hope in Macbeth’s mind- pick on the weak • EVIL- toying with Macbeth because they can • Planting ambition • Knowing the future is always bad and they tell Macbeth about it

  3. Deceiving people with false hope • “security is mortals’ chiefest enemy” (III.v.32-33)- they know that it is man’s downfall and the witches use it against him • “Lesser than Macbeth but greater” (I.ii.64) - playing on Macbeth’s security and putting Macbeth against Banquo.

  4. Planting ambition • “Thou shalt be king though thou be none. So all hail Macbeth and Banquo” (I.ii.66-67) - telling someone vulnerable that they will have power builds ambition • “I bear a charmed life which must not yield to one of woman born.” (V.viii.11-12) - his ambition blinds him to real danger because he relies on the witches prophecies • “Thriftless ambition that will ravin up thine own life’s means!” (II.iv.28-29)

  5. Knowing the future is always bad. • Telling Macbeth the future encourages him to make that future happen which ultimately makes the witches the cause.- “Thou must do if thou have it.” (I.v. 21)- “Fleance is son that keep him company whose absence is no less material to me” (III.ii.134-135)

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