How did the witches manipulate

The witches manipulated Macbeth by exploiting his ambition and insecurity. They knew that Macbeth was ambitious and eager for power, so they promised him that he would be King of Scotland. This played on Macbeth's weaknesses and caused him to become obsessed with the possibility of becoming king.

They did this by using a combination of prophecies, flattery, and trickery. The witches' prophecies played on Macbeth's hopes and ambitions, giving him hope that he would become king. Their flattery made him feel special and more confident in his abilities, despite his fears. Additionally, the witches used trickery and deceit to lead Macbeth astray, confusing and distracting him so that he made unwise choices. Through this manipulation, the witches had great influence over Macbeth's actions and led him on a destructive path.