Question

What do the witches prophesy?

• A. Macbeth will be king and Banquo’s children will be kings.
• B. Macbeth will become Thane of Cawdor forever.
• C. Banquo will be king and Macbeth's children will inherit the throne.
• D. Macbeth will kill Banquo in battle and become king without issue.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Macbeth will be king and Banquo’s children will be kings.

• The witches' prophecies drive the plot of the play, inspiring Macbeth's actions and leading to his downfall.

• The witches symbolize chaos, foreshadowing, and the supernatural, and they represent the dark forces that influence Macbeth's downfall