This play is set in Scotland. Returning from battle with companion Banquo, the nobleman Macbeth meets three witches. They predict that Macbeth will first become baron of Cawdor and then king of Scotland. Macbeth privately has had ambitions of being king. After the first part of the witches’ prophecy comes true, he begins to think the second part may also come true. Encouraged by Lady Macbeth, his wife, Macbeth murders King Duncan, a guest in his castle. Macbeth then seizes the throne of Scotland.
However, Macbeth has no peace. Duncan’s sons have escaped in England, where they seek support against Macbeth. In addition, the witches had also predicted that Banquo’s descendants would be kings of Scotland. Macbeth therefore orders t
In this play I cannot understand some parts, but when Ms. Hernandez told us the summary of that story it gave me clearer understanding of that play. Due to their technical problems, I just studied their actions but when my teacher told us the story, I recalled it and fully understand it. “It was a nice play” I realized. I noticed that some actresses performing there were smiling while in the sad part like in the war between the troops of Macbeth and Macduff so it become some what comedy, but I like it. I can’t believe that Shakespeare can compose a nice play like this.
he murder of Banquo and his son, Fleance. Macbeth’s men killed Banquo, but Fleance escapes. Macbeth is now hardened to killing. He orders the murder of the wife
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