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Why is Lady Macbeth called the fourth witch in Shakespeare’s play ‘Macbeth’?
Question

Why is Lady Macbeth called the fourth witch in Shakespeare’s play ‘Macbeth’?

A.

She practices witchcraft in the play.

B.

She taunts Macbeth to kill King Duncan.

C.

She is actually related to the three witches.

D.

She joins the three witches in their dance.

Correct option is B

Explanation:

Lady Macbeth is metaphorically the "fourth witch" because she manipulates Macbeth into committing regicide, driving the plot through ambition and moral transgression.

Information Booster:

Lady Macbeth’s psychological influence in Shakespeare’s tragedy mirrors the supernatural forces of the witches, blurring the line between fate and human agency.

Additional Knowledge:

(1) She doesn’t practice literal witchcraft.

(3) She is not related to the witches.

(4) She never joins them in dance.

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