Supernatural Forces in Macbeth Supernatural forces in Shakespeares’ “Macbeth” aid the play in creating a suspenseful atmosphere. The use of the supernatural in the witches, the visions, the ghost and the apparitions are the backbone of the climax and provide “excuses” for Macbeth’s change of character. Because conscience plays such a central role in Macbeth’s tragic struggle, many critics have used spiritual and supernatural theories both historical and modern to illuminate the drama’…showed first 75 words of 490 total…

…showed last 75 words of 490 total…second thoughts of the murder of the king, until Lady Macbeth stepped in. “These deeds must not be thought. After these ways, so make us mad.” (II.II.32-33) This convinces Macbeth to go back and finish his deed. I feel the floating dagger along with emotions and adrenaline coaxed Macbeth to the murder. Had it not been for the dagger he probably wouldn’t have ever traveled up the stairs to Duncan’s chamber.