FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
MACBETH
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Question
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The witches made fun of her
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The witches didn’t include her in their plans with Macbeth
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She is jealous of Macbeth
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She’s not upset; she’s just a witch
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Detailed explanation-1: -Hecate is angry that her proteges meddled in Macbeth’s affairs without her permission or guidance. In her speech, Hecate refers to herself as the ‘mistress of (the witch’s) charms’ and the ‘close contriver of all harms’ (III. V. 6-7).
Detailed explanation-2: -Who is Hecate and why is she angry? She’s the goddess of witcraft. She is mad at the witches because they were medding in the business of Macbeth without consulting her.
Detailed explanation-3: -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.
Detailed explanation-4: -What is Hecate’s plan for Macbeth? Hecate plans to show Macbeth ‘visions’ in order to give him false confidence and lead him into a state of madness and confusion.
Detailed explanation-5: -Why does Hecate scold the three witches? Hecate scolds the three witches as they had played tricks on Macbeth without her being aware, let alone involved. Hecate wants to be involved in the ruining of Macbeth thus being frustrated that the witches did not involve her.