Macbeth enters and demands from them that they answer the questions he will ask them, the consequences be damned. In a cavern, the Three Witches prepare a foul broth. Maybe chairs? Problem or Solution: Solution-they are going to finally try to overthrow Macbeth.(First Witch Second Witch Third Witch Fourth Witch Fifth Witch Sixth Witch Hecat Macbeth First Apparition Second Apparition Third Apparition Kings Ghost of Banquo Lennox) Ross arrives to tell Macduff that his family is dead. Macduff passes the test, and they agree to join forces. Malcolm is suspicious, so he tests Macduff by saying what an awful ruler he would be if he were in charge. Staging: a kitchen or a living area Problem or Solution: Problem-Macbeth is only causing more problems by now killing innocent people.Ĭharacters: Malcolm, Macduff, Ross Action: Malcolm and Macduff discuss the problems in Scotland. He plans to kill Macduff and his family.Ĭharacters: Ross, Lady Macduff, Macduff‘s son, Messenger, murderers Action: Ross tells Lady Macduff that Macduff left for England She is mad, and calls him a traitor Messenger warns them to leave-she refuses. By the end of this Act, we learn that Macduff has not attended the banquet because he has gone to England, looking for aid because he is suspicious of Macbeth.ĥ 4:1 – The Witches’ Cave Characters: three witches, Hecate, Macbeth, apparitions Action: Witches are making a potion Macbeth wants to know more about his future apparitions appear to tell him his future in riddle Macbeth finds out Macduff went to England Staging: cave, cauldron Problem or Solution: Problem-Macbeth is becoming more obsessed with knowing more, and getting deeper into his insanity. Lady Macbeth tries to cover up the situation by saying Macbeth is prone to fits. Macbeth begins to rant and rave, making the other guests uneasy. The ghost of Banquo presents itself to Macbeth. Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, Lennox, Ross, and other lords attend a banquet. Therefore, Macbeth sends out some thugs to murder Banquo and his son, Fleance. The king is soon buried.Ĥ Act 3 Summary Banquo begins to suspect Macbeth for the murder of King Duncan and Macbeth in turn feels that Banquo will reveal that it was he that killed the King. The guards are immediately suspect and Macbeth kills them "in a fit of sorrow and rage." Malcolm and Donalbain, the King's sons, flee the castle because they are afraid that they will be blamed for the murder of their father. All are shocked and Macbeth plays his role to perfection. The next morning, Macduff and Lennox arrive at Macbeth's, and Macduff discovers the dead body of King Duncan. ![]() Macbeth freaks out so LMB finishes the rest of the plan by wiping blood on the drunk guards. By the end of Act I, Macbeth is determined to follow through with the plan.ģ Act 2 Summary Macbeth again has some doubts (and visions), but he soon talks himself into following through with the murder. Lady Macbeth manipulates Macbeth into following her plans, and he reluctantly agrees to murder Duncan. Lady Macbeth receives the news and immediately plots the death of King Duncan so her husband will be king. Duncan plans on staying the night at Macbeth's home. Macbeth soon learns of his new title, fulfilling the first part of the prophesy, and sends word to his wife. The scene shifts to the battleground where the three Weird Sisters on front Macbeth and Banquo, telling Macbeth that he will become Thane of Cawdor and eventually king. ![]() King Duncan decides to reward Macbeth with the title of Thane of Cawdor to show his gratitude. The traitorous Thane of Cawdor is captured and executed. Scotland is victorious due to the valiant efforts of Macbeth. A war is taking place against Scotland (the setting of this play) and Norway. 2 Act 1 Summary Opens with the three Weird Sisters setting up the entire theme of the play: Fair is foul and foul is fair.
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