Macbeth visits the witches again to get an update on his future. The witches are siring up a magical stew filled with Eye of Newt, and toe of frog,
Wool of bat, and tongue of dog,
Adder’s fork, and blind-worm’s sting
Lizard’s leg and howlet’s wing
This stew is suppose to bring trouble to humanity. The stew produces Holograms for messages to Macbeth.
1st- a bloody child, saying that he can not be harmed by anyone born of a woman.
this strikes me odd, everyone is born of a woman. I believe this is foreshadowing that the witches are going to be the ones to harm him with there magic.
2nd- An armed helmet head- telling him to beware Macduff. we already know at this point in the story what Macduff and Malcolm are planning so the reader is well aware of what this image means.
3rd- A child with a crown on his head- telling him Banquo's son will still be king
Its then that Macbeth decides he will kill Macduff's family and do whatever it takes for him to stay king. Killing Macduff will guarantee his spot as king and put his fears to rest.
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