The motivation to become king originates from the prophecies of the witches. The concept of having a good chance to covet the throne is brought to Macbeth when the witches address Macbeth as “Thane of Glamis”, “Thane of Cawdor” and “King hereafter”(Shakespeare 7). The final address is the prophecy that Macbeth will be king. The witches’ prophecies are also the beginning of Macbeth’s long journey towards possessing the throne. Macbeth believes in the prophecies of the witches. This is so because the witches are supernatural characters that have special powers. These special powers allow them to perform deeds that humans cannot perform. The members of the audience learn about the witches’ powers when they send wind to force a woman’s sailor husband to face a tough journey because the woman has upset the witches. Because the witches possess unnatural powers, it is rational to believe that they can see the future. Hence, it is logical for Macbeth to have absolute trust in the witches’ prophecies. Due to the fact that Macbeth believes in the witches’ prophecies, his motive to become king is brought up by the witches. He may have thought of taking over Duncan’s throne, but it is the witches that give him the concept that he has the chance obtain the throne. Therefore, the witches somewhat influence Macbeth’s murder of