The supernatural is used to create suspicion, and add strange, unnatural twists in many different stories and plays. In William Shakespeare's Macbeth the involvement of the supernatural creates a mood of eeriness which is used to foreshadow future events where the decisions of the characters are deeply affected and influenced by these bizarre beings. Many scenes support the portrayal of these mystical occurrences. They are present to the characters of the play, mainly Macbeth and …showed first 75 words of 919 total…

…showed last 75 words of 919 total…become involved. This proves that the plot of the play relies very heavily on the involvement and influences of supernatural beings and occurrences. Throughout William Shakespeare's play, Macbeth, the supernatural is ever present and crucial to the outcome of all major events. The three witches portrayed deceptiveness, power, and the ability to influence many people. The inclusion of the witches and other aspects of the supernatural were important elements in the development of the play.