The Woman's Role In Macbeth

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with, "Thane of Glamis" (his present title), "Thane of Cawdor"
(his soon-to-be announced title), and the prophesy that he will be "King
hereafter." They also greet Banquo with, "lesser than Macbeth, and greater," as
"not so happy, yet much happier," and tell him "thou shalt get kings, though
thou be none." How would the witches know of their future? Perhaps they were
trying to plant an idea in Macbeth's head that would later lead to certain
calamity.
After Macbeth discovers the witches' first prediction came true, he
begins to aspire to realize the next prediction of becoming king. Already,
because of the women, Macbeth begins to entertain the idea of such power.
Macbeth later informs his wife of his encounter with the witches and their
predictions. Because Lady Macbeth likes the idea of becoming queen, she
encourages Macbeth to kill Duncan. Just like a woman would do, she begins to
put her own interests before the well-being of her husband. She tells him that
he must ...

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