Describe how the witches prophecies to Macbeth arefulfilled in the final Act of

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Describe how the witches prophecies to Macbeth are fulfilled in the final Act of “Macbeth”?

Macbeth is a play that was written between 1603 and 1606 by William Shakespeare. The time in which the author first penned this drama coincides with the accession of James the Sixth of Scotland to the English throne, as James the First of England in 1603. It has been suggested that this play could have been written with James in mind. (York Notes 1997)

Act 1, Scene 1. The play starts with the meeting of three witches at a Heath somewhere in Scotland were they are discussing where they shall meet next and with whom.

Act1, Scene 2. Around the same time a battle is taking place near the town of Forres in Scotland. Enter the King of Scotland and his two sons who approach a sergeant just returning from the battlefield. The sergeant debriefs this entourage about the battle, he states how close they were to defeat before the “brave” Macbeth’s intervention. The sergeant goes on to say how the hero Macbeth battled bravely and showed tremendous leadership qualities to lead them to victory. From this point it is easy to see how the King could be so impressed by the man Macbeth, he has heard that his army were on their knees, so close to defeat yet one man would not yield and against all odds has lead the Kings men to victory.

Again more news of conquests by Macbeth, only this time the news also includes the deceit of “The Thane of Cawdor.” With the news of Macbeth’s brave conquests fresh in his mind the King decides to have the Thane of Cawdor executed and his title passed on to Macbeth.

Act 1, Scene 3. As planned previously the three witches meet again, enter Macbeth and his friend Banquo. During some brief conversation the Witches turn to Macbeth and start to praise him.

“All hail, Macbeth! hail to thee, thane of Glamis!”

“All hail, Macbeth! hail to thee, thane of Cawdor!”

“All hail, Macbeth! that shall be king hereafter.”

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As Macbeth tries to come to terms with the startling news just presented to him, Banquo turns to the witches and asks them to suggest his future. Banquo’s feedback states that although he may not be king, he will father kings.

As the witches prepare to leave Macbeth interrupts, Macbeth already holds the title of Thane of Glamis a title past on from his deceased father. As he is still unaware of the fact that he is nearing another title, he wants to get the witches to clarify how they know such information. But they disappear.

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