macbeth- witches

Question 1

supernatural

Answer 1

shown as ugly to present them as unnatural and evil

can see the future - like to cause trouble but dont gain anything

speak in short lines that rhyme which sets them apart from other characters

“eye of newt, toe of frog” etc.- presents them as evil and gruesome

banquo doesnt know if the witches are real or not

Question 2

evil

Answer 2

usually accompanied by “thunder and lightning” which creates a dark and frighteneing atmosphere

make prophecies but never explain how they will happen

they never tell macbeth to kill duncan but take advantage of his weakness and use it to control his actions

confuse macbeth with paradoxs - “ lesser than macbeth and greater” - by not being clear they can control macbeth

they trick him by giving him a false sense of security
-“ none of woman born shall harm macbeth”