ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -HEKATE (Hecate) was the goddess of magic, witchcraft, the night, moon, ghosts and necromancy. She was the only child of the Titanes Perses and Asteria from whom she received her power over heaven, earth, and sea. Hekate assisted Demeter in her search for Persephone, guiding her through the night with flaming torches.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: When Hecate appears to the Three Witches in Act IV she scolds them for not consulting her more. She wants them to include her more in their meddling with Macbeth because she thinks they are doing too much.

Detailed explanation-3: -Upon the stormy heath, the witches meet with Hecate, the goddess of witchcraft. Hecate scolds them for meddling in the business of Macbeth without consulting her but declares that she will take over as supervisor of the mischief.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hecate, the classical goddess of the lower world who represents the spirit of ancient witchcraft, calls the weird sisters to her to complain that her own part in Macbeth’s downfall has been overlooked and that she now wishes personally to make his downfall complete.