Macbeth
Act 1 Scene 3
The witches are referred to as the “weird sisters.” In Old English, the word “wyrd” means “fate” or “destiny.” Explain this significance to the witches’ prophecies.
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THe witch prophesies play with the ideas of fate and wish fulfillment. They are more like riddles and suggestions that prey on human desires for power and wealth. They tempt fate that and ask questions about destiny.
