Supernatural forces in Shakespeares' "Macbeth" aid the play in creating a suspenseful atmosphere. The use of the supernatural in the witches, the visions, the ghost and the apparitions are the backbone of the climax and provide "excuses" for Macbeth's change of character. Because conscience plays such a central role in Macbeth's tragic struggle, many critics have used spiritual and supernatural theories both historical and modern to illuminate the drama's character development and world view.
The play opens with the use of the supernatural when three witches encounter Macbeth on his way home from a battle and proceed to predict his fate. This gives the audience a glimps
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