The witches presence is essential to the play Macbeth. It is these unnatural beings that tempt Macbeth with their prophecy. Though their malicious intentions are clear, they cannot be blamed for the actions Macbeth took later in the play. Simply because they appealed to Macbeth's desire to be king, baiting him but never instructing him to take any action. As with their admitted desire to create havoc by trapping him , they also included warnings in …
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…of deceptive appearances that is established by the witches is continued throughout the play. They are important examples of the metaphysical aspects of the play and their power likes in the ability to influence others. Lady Macbeth's importance diminishes in the eyes of her husband, they spend less and less time together and after her suicide Macbeth seeks reassurance and comfort from the witches. The very beings who wished to put him in this situation.