Question

Which of the following most likely influenced Shakespeare's inclusion of the three "weird sisters" in Macbeth?

Answer 1

options?

Answer 2

A.
Many classical Greek tragedies involved witches.
B.
Male actors played the roles of female characters.
C.
King James I considered witches agents of evil.
D.
King James I dabbled in witchcraft and prophecy.

Answer 3

Shakespeare was writing Macbeth for the king and King James' belief in witchcraft may have prompted Shakespeare to change the sisters into evil witches. So given this, what do you think your answer should be?

Answer 4

d

Answer 5

I would go with C. but you do what you think you're more comfortable with. ^-^ Hope this helped!

Answer 6

thank you!

Answer 7

You're welcome ^-^