... the witches" predictions. Consequently he begins to plot a murder (with the help of his wife) when the son of the King, Malcom, is named Prince of Scotland. Macbeth believes that he must do anything to become king and fulfil the fate laid down before him by the witches. Although the witches might ... guilt induced madness and despair we may still think of her as human. "Here's the smell of blood still; all the perfumes of Arabia will not sweeten this little hand. O, O, O." (Act 5 Scene 1 Page 84) It is only later that Lady Macbeth sees the full consequences of the king's murder and her...

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• Grade Level: High School

... he deserves much more and that Banquo is equally thankful for his good deeds. Then Duncan announces that Malcolm shall be his heir. He names him Prince Of Cumberland, always successor to the King of Scotland. The audience and reader of this play would be shocked at this point, finding out that Duncan ... become King. Macbeth is also shocked at what has happened and says to himself that it is something that he must dodge, to get to the throne. "The Prince of Cumberland - that is a step, On which I must fall down, or else o"erleap, For in my way it lies." "Stars hide your fires. ... talks ...

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• Grade Level: High School