Duncan orders that the title of Thane of Cawdor which currently belongs to one of the traitors
Summary. Key Quotes. Themes. Notes. Act 1. Scene. 1. Three witches meet and discuss their future meeting with Macbeth. “Fair is foul and foul is fair”.
Summaries. Summary: Act 4 scene 1. In a dark cavern
This soliloquy of Macbeth's just prior to the murder of. King Duncan is an exemplary piece in revealing the troubled state of mind and in unravelling the
Summaries. Summary: Act 5 scene 1. At night
Read the summary of what happens in Act 1. Using information from this summary work begins Scene 2? 1. 2. GCSE English Literature for AQA: Macbeth.
Summaries. Summary: Act 2 scene 1. Banquo and his son Fleance walk in the torch-lit hall of Macbeth's castle. Fleance says that it is after midnight
MACBETH. Summary. Act 5 scene 1. At the Scottish royal home of Dunsinane
Summaries. Summary: Act 3 scene 1. In the royal palace at Forres
No Fear Shakespeare – Macbeth (by SparkNotes). -1-. Original Text. Modern Text. Act 1 Scene 1. Thunder and lightning. Enter three WITCHES.
Plot summary 1 While returning from a battle victory Macbeth a powerful lord meets three Witches who predict that he will become King of Scotland 2 Macbeth tells his wife of the Witches' predictions and she encourages him to murder the current king Duncan who is staying with them as a guest 3
Macbeth as a person actually lived Written in 1606 in England for King James who was obsessed with witches Is William Shakespeare’s shortest and bloodiest play Takes place in Scotland (think guys in kilts ala Braveheart) Is a cursed play- productions of the play have been plagued with accidents and deaths 1 1 1-11= act scene line-line
The Tragedy of Macbeth Act One Summary & Analysis 5 work out the situation for himself In the following scene Lady Macbeth will emerge and drive the hesitant Macbeth to act; she is the will propelling his achievements Once Lady Macbeth hears of the witches’ prophecy Duncan’s life is doomed
Macbeth Macbeth Scene Summaries Act I Scene i This short scene establishes the supernatural element in the play and introduces the three witches (or weird sisters) During the disorderly scene the witches reveal their plan to meet Macbeth Scene ii
Macbeth Act I Scenes I - IV soldier tells Duncan and his sons that Macbeth has been brave in the battle and brought about victory for King Duncan’s army Ross reveals that the Thane of Cawdor has been a traitor and helped the King of Norway Cawdor is sentenced to death by Duncan and his title is to be given to Macbeth
Scene I of Act I of Macbeth begins with three witches or as they are referred to in the play on some occasions the three weird sisters The sisters gather round and make plans to confront Macbeth while a storm rages in the background Weather in Shakespeare plays is often notable and this is certainly the case here The witches supernatural and