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HoP 428 - Weird Sisters - Shakespeare’s Macbeth and Witchcraft

History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

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Witchcraft in Macbeth and Early Modern Beliefs

Exploring the portrayal of witchcraft in Shakespeare's Macbeth and its connection to early modern beliefs about witches, this chapter discusses the significance of the supernatural in the play and delves into the historical context of witchcraft accusations, including political, religious, and socioeconomic factors.

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