Manilyn Mae PogosoMr. DunneEnglish 12CPM8 March 2014The Wicked WitchIn William Shakespeare's tragedy of Macbeth, an eerie setting dominates the theme and tone of the play. The Titan goddess, Hecate, is the sole possessor of this evil. Together with his three witches, they set out to sabotage Macbeth in his conquest to become king: And that distilled with sleight of hand / Will raise such artificial spirits / As by the strength of their illusion / Will lure him into his confusion. He will despise fate, he will despise death, and he will carry / His hopes more than wisdom, grace and fear: And you all know that security / Is the chief enemy of mortals. (3.5.26-33) Witches are powerful beings who seek destruction in the pure of heart. Despite Hecate's minor appearances in Macbeth, her character foreshadows the events that will happen in the story. Together with the Three Strange Sisters, they are the source of the evil that corrupts the innocence in Macbeth's human nature. In pre-Greek history, Hecate is believed to have been a Titan goddess. However, due to his strength and general respect from the Greek...