Witches

Question 1

Chaos and disorder

Answer 1

The witches cause chaos and disorder, disturbing the natural order and moral balance in Scotland

Question 2

ambigious

Answer 2

The witches are deliberately ambiguous; they bur the boundaries between the human and the supernatural world.

Question 3

catalytic effect

Answer 3

The witches have a catalytic effect, manipulating Macbeth’s ambition and his desire for power.

Question 4

unlimited power

Answer 4

The witches have unlimited power: they can influence but they cannot compel

Question 5

femininity

Answer 5

The witches challenge the traditional notions of femininity: they are powerful, assertive figures.

Question 6

darkness

Answer 6

The witches are associated with darkness, a theme picked up by both Lady Macbeth and Macbeth.

Question 7

Descriptive words

Answer 7

diabolical, foreboding, sinister, enigmatic, malevolent, pernicious, ambitious, destructive, malignant, ominous