Role Of Supernatural In Macbeth

Aristotle, one of the greatest philosophers of Ancient Greece, defined tragedy as a combination of supernatural power(s), nobility, limitation of knowledge, character flaws, the understanding of why the character fell, acceptance of punishment, and the restoration of order. Because these elements are found in Macbeth, the play is defined as a tragedy.

The supernatural powers are the three witches, who appear before Macbeth and proclaim that he shall become king. "All hail Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter!"(I,iii, 51). While it is unknown if the witches predict fate or create the events themselves, what is known is that what is foretold by the witches transforms into reality. Not only does Macbeth become king as a result of murdering