The combination of the influence of the witches and the influence of Lady Macbeth on Macbeth are what precipitate the tragedy. The witches’ initial prophecies, where they address Macbeth with titles he doesn’t have, influence Macbeth. The apparitions in the play also have an influence on Macbeth because of their ambiguous allure. When Lady Macbeth questions Macbeth’s masculinity she influences him to kill Duncan. Even though Macbeth has doubts, Lady Macbeth convinces him …showed first 75 words of 2847 total…

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