In Shakespeare's time, the powers of evil were thought to be absolutely ... the Earth / Was feverous and did shake. (Act 2 Scene 3) The characters are three witches who are mysterious and ...

(Act 4 Scene 1) Analysis The Witches meet around one of the most well-known symbols of witchcraft - a cauldron. Into this they throw all manner of foul and evil objects ('poisoned entrails') and ...