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Macbeth receives a false sense of security from the witches' prophecies from "summary" of The Oxford Shakespeare: The Tragedy of Macbeth by William Shakespeare

The witches' prophecies in 'The Tragedy of Macbeth' by William Shakespeare play a crucial role in shaping Macbeth's actions and decisions throughout the play. These prophecies, delivered with an air of supernatural authority, lead Macbeth to believe in a predetermined fate that ultimately gives him a false sense of security. The witches' predictions that he will become Thane of Cawdor and then King of Scotland fill Macbeth with ambition and a false sense of invincibility. He becomes convinced that he is destined for greatness and begins to take extreme measures to secure his position of power. As Macbeth rises to power, he becomes increasingly paranoid and ruthless in his quest to maintain his position as king. He is so consumed by his desire for power and his belief in the witches' prophecies that he becomes blind to the consequences of his actions. This false sense of security leads Macbeth to commit heinous acts of violence and tyranny, ultimately leading to his downfall.
  1. They ultimately prove to be his undoing. The prophecies act as a double-edged sword, giving Macbeth a false sense of security while also driving him to commit increasingly immoral and destructive acts. In the end, Macbeth's reliance on the witches' prophecies only serves to lead him further down a path of self-destruction and despair.
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