t may not be clear to others. It is covered by ‘fog and filthy air’ as a form of deception and things not being what they seem.The way the witches are seen in this scene can vary with each film/theatre production. For instance, a BBC production in 1996 was very modern, and Macbeth was a soldier returning from the Gulf War, and the witches too being modern. A 1970 production was much more realistic but there were only 2 witches that spoke, rather than 3.We saw that Macbeth is a hero before he saw the witches, but there was a sudden change in him, after he found out that he was the Thane of Cawdor. This was an evil effect, but with a good outcome.Banquo on the other hand seems to be much more careful about the fact the unknown women’s prediction came true.“What, can the devils speck true”Banquo knew that it couldn’t be good that the evil women can speck the ‘seeds of time’When Macbeth found out that he was the Thane of Cawdor, this built a desire for more. When Malcom was pronounced heir to the throne, Macbeth had a sudden change of heart. “Stars hide your fires, Let not light see my black and deep desires.”This speech he gave aside was reviewing his true thoughts and feelings. The Macbeth that we heard of at the beginning of the play was different to the Macbeth, which was seen now. The evil ambition of becoming King was becoming so desireful, so much that he knew that he had to kill Duncan for the crown. This was all because of the fact the witches wanted to cause harm. They were targeting Macbeth to cause harm to other people, such as Duncan. Lady Macbeth on the other hand was the most shocking character in terms of evil. She plans everything, knowing what she has to do, and how she is going to kill Duncan. Her speech on procession of evil as very important. The mood of the play suddenly changes; we are revived to the true Lady Macbeth. “The raven him...
