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Macbeth

 

            
             The action starts on a deserted field where the meeting of three weird witches is described. They make plans about a meeting with another person called Macbeth which seems to be important for the development of the whole play. .
             After changing the place of action Duncan, King of Scotland, and some of his followers arrive at a military camp nearby a battle field. The rebellion taking place there is against the King Duncan who wants to know how his army is fighting. A wounded soldier reports about the horrible bloody battle and emphazises the brave Thane of Glamis called Macbeth who saved the Scottish honour by fighting fearlessly and killing the rebels' leader. .
             Duncan is impressed by Macbeth's courage. And when the Thane of Ross tells his king about the Scottish's triumph in the battle, Duncan decides to put Macbeth in the position of the Thane of Cawdor. For that the old Thane of Cawdor who is exposed as a traitor is ordered to be executed. .
             Before Macbeth gets to know about his new title he and his friend Banquo meet the three witches. They tell the two warriors three predictions concerning their future before they leave them alone. According to that Macbeth will be Thane of Cawdor and that he will become king, but Banquo will never be king, only his children will be kings. The two friends don't believe their eyes and are rather confused. .
             Suddenly they are interrupted by the arrival of Duncan's messengers who announce that Macbeth is now Thane of Cawdor. So the first of the predictions has become reality and Macbeth starts thinking about getting the crown. .
             In the next scene at the king's palace Duncan personally thanks Macbeth for his good deeds and tells him at the same time that his son Malcom will inherit the throne. This would mean that the second prediction cannot be fulfilled. .
             At Macbeth's castle, Lady Macbeth reads a letter from her husband who tells her about his experiences with the witches and the approaching overnight stay of the king at their castle.


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