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What is the role of the witches in Macbeth?
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What is the role of the witches in Macbeth? Macbeth was written in 1606, by William Shakespeare. The play was written when James the 1st of England and 6th of Scotland was on the throne as king. King James was also the first King to unite England and Scotland together as one. Additionally King James was also a very religious catholic Christian and did write a rather fascinating book regarding witches and witchcraft. The play Macbeth is set in Scotland, in a desolate place during the medieval period. Scotland at the time is ruled by the king, King Duncan. In the play he is presented as a true and gracious monarch. King Duncan also has a son named Malcolm who's the eldest of his sons. Early in the play Malcolm is named as King Duncan's heir (next king of Scotland). Then there is Macbeth who is a mighty and ambitious...
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