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How do you think the supernatural aspects in Macbeth push him towards the decisions that he makes?
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Zoe Hyett How do you think the supernatural aspects in Macbeth push him towards the decisions that he makes? The supernatural is a powerful subject running throughout Shakespeare's Macbeth. Shakespeare uses the supernatural in many scenes, and it is vital to the storyline of the play, bringing horror, tension and suspense into the play. The main tension, I think, comes from the not knowing whether or not the supernatural events are in Macbeth's mind or actually reality. In this essay I will explore the theme of the supernatural in Macbeth, how Shakespeare uses the supernatural and how it affects the play. The first major use of the supernatural is in the opening scene Act 1, Scene 1. In this scene we find three witches meeting on marshland, discussing where they plan to meet Macbeth and carrying out a holy ritual. Already we have then witnessed one of the most influential supernatural aspects in...
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