The first scene provides an initial indication as to what will happen throughout the book. In this first scene the witches provide the “supernatural force” which helps bring about Macbeth’s fall. Macbeth, Thane of Glamis, is content with his position, until the three witches inform him of his future: "Hail to thee, Thane of Cawdor, thou shalt be King hereafter." After hearing this, Macbeth and Banquo, his loyal friend, find out that King Duncan has named Macbeth "Thane of Cawdor." They contemplate whether the rest of the prophecy will come true. The witches also advise them that Banquo’s son would be King one day. Together, the witches’ prophecies provided for the first force which unleashed Macbeth’s "black and deep desires". For this reason, supernatural forces were the first influences that brought about Macbeth’s fall.

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