In Macbeth, Shakespeare told a tragic story about a loyal man that was persuaded to murder his own king. The story began with three witches prophesying to Macbeth and Banquo.

First Witch. "All hail, Macbeth! hail to thee, thane of Glamis!"

Second Witch. "All hail, Macbeth! hail to thee, thane of Cawdor!"

Third Witch. "All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter!"

After the witches finished their prophecies, they disappeared leaving Banquo and Macbeth to ponder the meanings of the three prophesies. It was not long until Macbeth finds out that he was named the thane of Cawdor. With the fulfillment of two prophecies, Macbeth began to wonder about the other prophecy- "All Hail Macbeth, that shalt be king thereafter!" Perplexed by the thought, Macbeth stated, "If chance will have me king, why, chance, may crown me, without my stir." Macbeth did not want to dethrone Duncan, but...