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Macbeth · Act III · Scene V

Hecate Rebukes the Witches

Scene summary

In the marsh, amid thunder, Hecate rebukes the Witches for dealing with Macbeth without calling her, and for serving someone who loves his own ends rather than them. She orders them to meet her at dawn at Acheron, where Macbeth will come. She promises to prepare illusions that will lead him to scorn Fate and to trust too much in himself, and she leaves, called away by her spirit.

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