The Witches

Question 1

Who are the witches

Answer 1

Plant ideas in Macbeths mind and let his ambition do the rest many of their predictions are ambiguous

Question 2

How are the witches shown as supernatural

Answer 2

Physical appearance style of speech actions and ability to predict future sets them apart from humans as they are in control

Question 3

What well-known symbol of witchcraft do the witches meet around round

Answer 3

Cauldron where the frame found and evil objects and cast a spell. The witches chant in a different rhythm suggesting their supernatural nature

Question 4

How are the witches shown as ambiguous

Answer 4

When witches make their predictions they only say what will happen not how it will happen and Macbeth falls into their trap and believes that he is safer than he actually is

Question 5

Which is ambiguous actions

Answer 5

Ghostly visions that make ambiguous predictions

Macbeth is told He need not fear anything until the forest of trees uproots itself and moves
Prediction will come true but not the way Macbeth expects