"All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter!" (Witches Act 1)
Both personify key theme of appearance vs reality: Lady Macbeth assumes the role
of the fourth witch within the play, employing cunning schemes to manipulate
Macbeth. Significantly, both the Witches and Lady Macbeth embody the central theme
of appearance versus reality, skillfully employing deceptive practices to manoeuvre
acquiring power over Macbeth.
Short sentence: Similar to Lady Macbeth, the Witches exploit Macbeth's hubris
(excessive pride) to help employ their deceptive influence. The short sentence, with
commas either side of Macbeth's name, signifies their targeted approach. Through
prophecies tailored to stroke his ego and satisfy his ambitions, the Witches
effectively obscure his judgement, making him susceptible to their manipulative