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The play you are referring to is "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare. It is a tragedy that begins with three witches who prophesy that Macbeth will become king, leading to a series of tragic events as he strives to fulfill this prophecy.

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What happens at the end of enter three witches?

At the end of "Enter Three Witches," the three witches predict Macbeth's future by hailing him as the future King of Scotland. This prophecy sets the events of the play in motion as Macbeth becomes consumed by ambition and begins a bloody quest for power.


Who is blanco and Macbeth at the beginning of the play how do the three witches relate to both of them at the start of the play?

At the beginning of the play "Macbeth," Macbeth is a Scottish general who receives a prophecy from three witches that he will become king. Banquo is another Scottish general and a loyal friend to Macbeth. The witches' prophecy that Banquo's descendants will be kings creates tension between Banquo and Macbeth, setting off the tragic events of the play.


Who tells Macbeth he will one day be king?

Macbeth is told by three witches that he will one day be king. This prophecy ultimately leads Macbeth to contemplate committing regicide in order to fulfill the witches' prediction.


Who is king of Scotland in enter three witches?

King Ferdian ll


Who made Macbeth kill the king?

Three witches


What do the three witches foretell in act one scene 3?

Macbeth has three "weird sisters". In the Folio copy, there are not only the three witches but a fourth, called Hecat, who is their boss. In addition, during the Cauldron Scene, a stage direction says "enter Hecat, and the other three witches" which would make seven witches all told. However, the character of Hecat is very silly and is always cut when this play is actually performed.


How does Lady Macbeth greeting her guests in scene 6?

after the battle, the three witches greet Macbeth by calling him by three titles: Thane of Glamis Thane of Cawdor King thereafter


What do the three witches prophecy concerning banquo?

He won't be king but his descendants will.


Is the saying by the three witches ' all hail Macbeth' witchcraft?

No, the witches are proclaiming and predicting that Macbeth will be king and they are praising Macbeth.


Who predicts that Macbeth will someday become kings?

the three witches


What is Macbeth's impression of the three witches after learning he has been named Thane of Cawdor?

Macbeth becomes intrigued by the witches' prophecies and begins to believe in their supernatural powers. He starts to view them as agents of fate who can help him achieve his ambitions.


What is significant about Macbeth receiving the title of 'thane of cawdor'?

Well the three witches tell him that he will be thane of cawdor and king someday but he doesn't really believe them. So after receiving the news that he is thane of cawdor he starts to think that maybe the witches were telling the truth and he will be king. This then leads to him killing the King so that he can become King like the witches told him.