... and determined woman who knew what she wanted. She was the biggest influence in the crimes that Macbeth committed. The witches appeared in the beginning of the play and told Macbeth and Banquo some prophecies. The prophecies were that Macbeth was to become Thane of Glaims, Thane of Cowdor, and king. They also said that Banquo ... murder Duncan. She wanted to encourage her husband to become the king so that she could become the queen by default. She manipulated Macbeth to murder Duncan. After he killed the king he took it upon himself to also kill his friend Banquo and tried to kill ... ma...

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• Grade Level: High School