Questions tagged [the-witch]
Questions about the play 'The Witch', a tragicomedy written by Thomas Middleton between 1613 and 1616. Use with [thomas-middleton].
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How close to actual incantations are the witches' spells in Macbeth?
Answers to a recent question about the superstition surrounding Macbeth linked to a Royal Shakespeare Company web page that claimed:
According to folklore, Macbeth was cursed from the beginning. A ...
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Do contemporary neo-pagan practices such as Wicca regard the portrayal of witchcraft in Shakespeare and Middleton as reliable sources?
A recent question asks whether the portrayal of witchcraft in Macbeth can be related to actual practices of those professing to be witches during Shakespeare's day. This companion question asks about ...
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