The second option is the correct answer. In response to Macbeth's question, the witches in Act IV call upon the apparitions who answer most of his questions but warn him not to probe too deeply.
Further Explanation
The question is asked based on the book called: ''The Tragedy Of Macbeth''. The book is a short play in the genre of tragedy, and it dramatizes the destructive effects of political ambition caused by the desperation of those who seek power.
Throughout act IV, the author---Williams Shakespeare, expounds on the actions of a young general who, from three witches, receives a prophecy that compelled him to kill the king and many other people.
The young soldier was returning from a fight where he defeated the forces of Ireland and Norway when the three witches appeared to him for appraisals.
They praised him for his bravery at defeating their enemies and happily revealed that he will become the king of Scotland, the witches also revealed to him that no man born of a woman will be able to kill him. Macbeth, though happy, was speechless at the time.
Having known that no man will be able to kill him, Macbeth went on a killing spree, he murdered the king and many other people to secure the throne.
This single act by Macbeth demonstrates the destructive effect caused by many people in the quest for power and position.
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