Discuss the role of the witches in the play "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare.

Discuss the role of the witches in the play "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare has included the witches in the play for several reasons. First, these supernatural beings have an important part in the storyline of the play; without them the play would not be as exciting. Then, they are there to thrill and entertain the audience. Furthermore, Shakespeare included them to please King James. The witches also play a significant part in the moral …

…ented by this betrayal and it may lead to a gloomy life or even suicide. This is echoed in the play by the suicide of Lady Macbeth. The paranormal is also exhilarating in times of need. It explains the unexplained; we know so much about every thing that it is sometimes exciting to know we have not yet explained some phenomenon by science. Therefore the witches still bring suspense, excitement and mystery into the play.