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macbeth supernatural thesis statement - need help

hi !! i just wrote this thesis statement for the supernatural, and i need some help bc i relalt struggle with the supernatural theme :’)
could anyone read it and tell me what i could add or improve and what i should say instead? also, not really sure if it makes any sense. just would appreciate some pointers !!!

throughout the play, macbeth, shakespeare demonstrates that witchcraft and the supernatural possess an integral role in driving forward macbeth’s story, and highlights the deceitful yet powerful ways of the supernatural. shakespeare utilises the witches as a catalyst for macbeth’s tragic downfall, manipulating him through their deceptive prophecies, yet also continually reminding him of his profound guilt through hallucinations. in addition, he deploys lady macbeths apparent reliance on the supernatural as a symbol of corruption and disorder. ultimately, this reveals shakespeares intentions to warn his audience that the supernatural are a chaotic and sacreligious force of evil, posing a legitimate threat to the crown rule.

pls reply since i have my exam tomorrow!!! thank u so much

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great, but try not to imply that the witches cause the hallucinations. they are pretty much solely implied to be caused by macbeth's guilt- the only 'hallucinations' caused by them are those in the form of prophecies, when he is in their presence. they don't actively push him into what he does, they simply guide him verbally (and very very manipulatively) to choose his actions. it's his own choices

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by elsalina
great, but try not to imply that the witches cause the hallucinations. they are pretty much solely implied to be caused by macbeth's guilt- the only 'hallucinations' caused by them are those in the form of prophecies, when he is in their presence. they don't actively push him into what he does, they simply guide him verbally (and very very manipulatively) to choose his actions. it's his own choices

thank you so much !!

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by meowmeowkat
thank you so much !!

ofc!! how'd ur exam go??

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by elsalina
ofc!! how'd ur exam go??

it went great actually! the question ended up being how is macbeth presented as an ambitious character, which is honestly perfect and im way better at it. :smile:

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