In the seventeenth century, witchcraft was a very popular subject in literature and in every day life. Many believed that witches had the ability to see ones fate and this supernatural ability tempted many to go and fulfill those fortunes that they had received. Most of the time all of this just lead to complete chaos. In William Shakespeare’s play, Macbeth it is obvious that the three witches are the driving force in the tragedies that go on during the course of the play. The three witches in Macbeth were most known for revealing Macbeth's fortune to him early in the story. For example the witches tell Macbeth “All hail, Macbeth! hail to thee, Thane of Glamis! All hail, Macbeth! hail to thee, Thane of Cawdor! All hail, Macbeth! that shalt be king hereafter.”(Shakespeare I.III.50-55) Macbeth did not believe the witches at first, but as soon as the first part of the prophecy came true he had to continue. Macbeth began to plot his execution of King Duncan after he had received news of Duncan visiting his home. He then later returned to the witches for more intell and received some advice, “Macbeth! Macbeth! Macbeth! beware Macduff;?Beware the thane of Fife. Dismiss me. Enough.”(Shakespeare IV.I.87) With Macbeth now warned about Macduff he takes some precautions and kills Macduff’s wife and kid. Macbeth was even told that he cannot be killed by a man born from women which made him overly confident. Also, with knowing what his future holds brings upon temptation. Temptation was the driving force for Macbeth's rampage for power inside the play. “The three witches prophecy tempted Macbeth to seek out and fulfill dream as king” (Mabillard). The temptation not only came from the witches’ prophecies but from lady Macbeth pushing him to kill King Duncan. “He quickly sweeps these thoughts aside but when King Duncan says Malcolm's going to be the next king, Macbeth decides he must take action”(Shmoop Editorial Team) Macbet