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What does Hecate criticize the weird sisters for?
What does Hecate criticize the weird sisters for?
- Failing to fulfill their duties as witches
- Being too vague in their predictions
- Interfering with Macbeth without her consent (correct)
- Not providing enough prophecies
What promise does Hecate make to the weird sisters regarding Macbeth?
What promise does Hecate make to the weird sisters regarding Macbeth?
- She will help them with visions that will confuse him. (correct)
- She will ignore his presence.
- She will curse him deeply.
- She will reveal her true intentions to him.
What is indicated about the witches' motives in the meeting with Hecate?
What is indicated about the witches' motives in the meeting with Hecate?
- They are motivated by a desire for chaos. (correct)
- They are seeking revenge against Hecate.
- They are trying to protect Macbeth from danger.
- They are purely for Macbeth's benefit.
Why do many productions of Macbeth choose to exclude Hecate's scene?
Why do many productions of Macbeth choose to exclude Hecate's scene?
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What does the phrase 'draw him to his confusion' imply about Macbeth's future?
What does the phrase 'draw him to his confusion' imply about Macbeth's future?
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Study Notes
Hecate and the Weird Sisters
- Hecate, the goddess of witches, reprimands the Weird Sisters for interfering with Macbeth without her guidance.
- She emphasizes the importance of consulting her before enacting plans with significant consequences.
- Hecate promises assistance when Macbeth visits the witches the following day.
Motivations and Manipulations
- The plan involves showing Macbeth illusions that will bolster his confidence.
- The goal of the visions is to mislead Macbeth, leading him toward his own downfall ("draw him to his confusion").
Impact on Productions
- Many adaptations of Macbeth omit this scene, which serves to clarify the witches’ intentions towards Macbeth.
- Directors often choose to maintain ambiguity around the witches' motivations, allowing for varied interpretations of their influence.
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