shakespeares macbeth
Macbeth consists of five major acts, each with a variation of scenes. The story tells of one man's quest for dominance in the Scottish monarchy structure, and how his future becomes a twisted paradox that brings him nothing but trouble. In the first act, Macbeth is visited by two witches that tell him prophecies of the future. The tales tell of Macbeth becoming king, and Banquo founding a line of kings. Macbeth then becomes obsessed with finding a way of killing King Duncan. Later in the act, Macbeth is summoned by Duncan in congratulations of his battle victory. The second act is one of, if not, the important acts in the play. Macbeth kills the king in his sleep as Lady Macbeth awaits him back in their quarters. When he comes back, he has blood on his hands. She urges him to wash them, as she puts the daggers near the grooms. When Macduff enters, everyone is alerted of the king's death. The chase is afoot to find the killer. As the third act unfolds, Macbeth is now the proclaimed king. At a ceremonial banquet in his honor, Macbeth is tormented by his visions of Banquo. He plans to have Banquo and his son Fleance murdered. The attempt is somewhat successful, as Banquo is killed but Fleance manages to escape. In the la
Act I, Scene ii: King Duncan is told of the good news from the battlefront. Macbeth has killed Macdonwald, a traitor. After he wins the battle against Norwegian forces, the king learns that the Thane of Cawdor has assisted them. The thane is executed, and Macbeth now holds the title of the Thane of Cawdor. Act I, Scene vii: Macbeth, troubled by his thoughts, leaves the banquet hall before the ceremonial supper for Duncan is over. He has doubts about killing the king. Lady Macbeth, worried, joins him. Macbeth protests that they will not go through with the murder. His wife, however, pursuades him to continue. Act II, Scene ii: Lady Macbeth waits for her husband to kill the king. She tells herself that she herself is tense, and needs the help of alcohol. When Macbeth returns, he tells her he heard another prophecy: "Macbeth shall sleep no more". She sees the bloody knives and takes them back to the king's quarters. She and Macbeth then return to changee their bloody clothes, and to wask their hands. Act III, Scene i: Macbeth now resides at Forres. Banquo suspects Macbeth might have killed the king but wants it to remain secret so his prophecies will come true. A banquet is announced that his son, Fleance, and himself were to go horseback riding. Macbeth then realizes the prophecies, and becomes obsessed with them. He decides to hire two murderers to kill Banquo and his son. During the evening (in scene three), Banquo is murdered but Fleance manages to escape. Act IV, Scene i: The scene opens with the three witches once again, brewing a spell. Macbeth enters, demanding answers for his questions. The witches tell him distorted prophecies, in form of apparations. They tell him to be beware of Macduff and that he will be defeated only when the trees of Burnam Wood move towards his castle. He again believes the truth of the prophecies. When MB curses the witches in rage, they disappear. Lennox enters the cave to tell Macbeth that his messengers have brought news that Macduff has fled to England. Macbeth now vows to kill Macduff's family.
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Approximate Pages = 9 (250 words per page double spaced)
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