

He then murders Duncan assisted by his wife who smears the blood of Duncan on the daggers of the sleeping guards.Ī nobleman called Macduff discovers the body. She then summons evil spirits to "unsex" her and fortify her with cruelty.

The forceful Lady Macbeth holds him to his vow to kill Duncan and further encourages him. Macbeth's wife agrees to his plan.ĭuncan arrives at the castle with his entourage but he has second thoughts about the murder plot. Macbeth cannot stop thinking about the witches' prediction that he will become king and decides that he will murder Duncan.

King Duncan arranges to visit him at his castle. They also predict that Banquo will beget a line of kings, although will not ascend the throne himself. The witches predict that he will one day become king. Macbeth, and another General called Banquo, happen upon the three witches. The Scottish king, Duncan, decides that he will confer the title of the traitorous Cawdor on the heroic Macbeth. They decide to confront the great Scottish general Macbeth on his victorious return from a war between Scotland and Norway. The information provided in this section of includes famous quotes / quotations, summary of the plot or story, facts about the play, a list of the cast and characters and access to the full text - script of the play Macbeth by William Shakespeare.Ī thunderstorm and three witches conclude a meeting. The picture is 18th century and image displayed represents the essence of the play which, we hope, will bring to life a famous scene or character from the play. This section is dedicated to Macbeth, the play by William Shakespeare. Introduction - The play and the image displayed in the picture Text - script of the play Macbeth by William ShakespeareĬast and characters in the play by William Shakespeare Click here to purchase the Macbeth Guide - Revision made Easy!
