Supernatural

The supernatural is a recurring aspect in many of William Shakespeare’s plays. In Hamlet there appears, perhaps the most notable of the supernatural forms, the ghost. However, in Macbeth, not only does the ghost appear, but a floating dagger, witches, and prophetic apparitions. In both Hamlet and Macbeth, the supernatural plays an intricate and very important role in the two plays. In two such plays, Hamlet and Macbeth, the supernatural is an essential part …

…by William Shakespeare. In Hamlet and Macbeth the supernatural is an integral part of the structure of the plot. In these plays the supernatural provides a catalyst for action by the characters. It supplies insight into the major players and it enhances the impact of many key scenes. The supernatural acts as a guiding force behind Hamlet and Macbeth. Without the supernatural, apparitions and the ghost, Macbeth and Hamlet could not have reached their downfall