Macbeth

Why does Shakespeare want us to know the 3 witches have limited power?

Act 1, scene 3

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Shakespeare wants us to decide just how much Macbeth is culpable for his crimes. The witches can only do so much to entice Macbeth to carry out his crimes. They can't make Macbeth do anything.

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