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Complete the following sentences by providing a reason. Macbeth returns to the witches in Act IV Scene i because ______. - English Literature

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Complete the following sentences by providing a reason.

Macbeth returns to the witches in Act IV Scene i because ______.

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Macbeth returns to the witches in Act IV Scene i because he seeks to know more of the prophecies / he is increasingly desperate and wants reassurance about his future / his ambition is fuelled / he wants to secure his reign.

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