Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban’s direct reference to Macbeth is more than just an Easter egg.
The Big Picture William Shakespeare's works have been adapted in some of the strangest ways, from modern retellings to The Lion King's take on the story Hamlet. Yet many of Shakespeare's phrases have become so recognizable that even the most direct references seem natural. This is the case for Harry Potter's nod to Macbeth. The tragedy involves royalty, ambition, and murder, and altogether seems very unlike Harry Potter, but there is one commonality: witches.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger return to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for their third year of study, where they delve into the mystery surrounding an escaped prisoner, Sirius Black, who poses a dangerous threat to the young wizard.
There is an obvious connection between "Song of the Witches" and the school of witchcraft. Yet, this small reference is indicative of a deeper relationship. Macbeth's witches are a classic depiction of witches, and Harry Potter is part of that legacy. Beyond that, Macbeth is set in Scotland, which is also the location of Hogwarts. This more veiled connection is less important but adds to the relation these works of fiction share.
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