Question

Which of the following most likely influenced Shakespeare's inclusion of the three "weird sisters" in Macbeth?

A) Many classical Greek tragedies involved witches.

B) Male actors played the roles of female characters.

C) King James I considered witches agents of evil.

D) King James I dabbled in witchcraft and prophecy.

Answer 1

King James belief in witchcraft may have prompted Shakespeare to change the sisters into evil witches

Answer 2

The answer is C

King James I considered witches agents of evil.