The supernatural and its effect in the comedy MacbethThe supernatural has always fascinated and continues to intrigue humanity. In many of Shakespeare's plays, he uses the supernatural to enhance a particular scene or to influence the audience's impression of someone or something. This was not strange or unusual in Shakespeare's time. In fact, during the 1500s, many people still believed in witches and witchcraft. Even in today's society, with such advanced science and technology, many people are still influenced, if not dictated, by the supernatural. For example, religious people believe that their savior, Jesus Christ, was a man of many miracles; one of which was that he turned water into wine. Although it does not obey the laws of science, millions of people believe the fact to be true. In Macbeth, his attempt to obtain the crown and keep it leads to his downfall. However, his pursuit of the crown, his actions in trying to keep it, and his eventual downfall are all influenced by the supernatural. Therefore, the dynamic effect of the supernatural creates the dark atmosphere of the work; it alters readers' perceptions of Macbeth and foreshadows his ultimate downfall. Time is mentioned in many scenes of the opera. For example, in Act 1, Scene 1, Shakespeare presents the three witches in a deserted place with thunder and lights. Even without knowing what a witch is, people will have the impression that witches are not friendly beings to associate with. This creates darkness and a dark aura that follows the witches throughout the play. Time and the witches arise again in Act 1, scene 3, where the witches meet Macbeth and Banquo for the first time. Before meeting Macbeth, the...... middle of paper...... plays completely. Weather, nature and animals are used to create the atmosphere and theme of the show. As for imagination, conscience, and religion, they help the reader and viewers understand Macbeth and the choice of actions he chooses in the play. Finally, the arrival of Banquo's ghost, Hecate, and the witches are the main factors in the play that do justice to Macbeth. Shakespeare uses the supernatural to cause evil in Macbeth by suggesting an alternative way of thinking to the audience. In conclusion we can agree that "the supernatural is the natural not yet understood". (Hubbard, Elbert – [3])Works Cited1. www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/macbeth2. http://www.dooyoo.co.uk/printed-books/macbeth-william-shakespeare/354296/3. http://quotationsbook.com/quote/13969/4. http://www.shakespeare-online.com/faq/macbethfaq.html#hecate