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MACBETH

Macbeth, a Scottish general, encounters three witches who predict his rise to power, leading him to murder King Duncan with the encouragement of his wife, Lady Macbeth. As Macbeth becomes king, he is consumed by guilt and paranoia, resulting in further violence and the eventual downfall of both him and Lady Macbeth. Ultimately, Macduff kills Macbeth, fulfilling the witches' prophecy, and Malcolm is crowned the new king of Scotland.

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MACBETH

Macbeth, a Scottish general, encounters three witches who predict his rise to power, leading him to murder King Duncan with the encouragement of his wife, Lady Macbeth. As Macbeth becomes king, he is consumed by guilt and paranoia, resulting in further violence and the eventual downfall of both him and Lady Macbeth. Ultimately, Macduff kills Macbeth, fulfilling the witches' prophecy, and Malcolm is crowned the new king of Scotland.

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MACBETH

Act I
On a desolate moor in Scotland, Macbeth and Banquo, two generals of King Duncan, meet
three witches. The witches tell them that Macbeth will receive two promotions: he will
become the Thane of Cawdor and then the King of Scotland. They also predict that Banquo’s
descendants will become kings, though Banquo himself won’t be one. Before the generals
can ask more, the witches vanish. Soon after, Macbeth is named Thane of Cawdor by King
Duncan for his bravery in battle, confirming the witches’ first prediction. Duncan plans to
visit Macbeth’s castle. Lady Macbeth, upon hearing the news, decides to help her husband
become king by any means necessary.

Act II
Macbeth returns to his castle, followed by King Duncan. Together, Macbeth and Lady
Macbeth plot to murder the king. Lady Macbeth gives the guards wine, making them fall
asleep, and Macbeth kills Duncan. He regrets it immediately, but Lady Macbeth calms him.
She places the bloody daggers beside the sleeping guards. The next morning, Macduff, a
nobleman, finds Duncan’s body. Macbeth kills the guards, pretending to be furious at them
for the murder. Duncan's sons, Malcolm and Donalbain, flee for their lives, but people
suspect them of being responsible for their father's death.

Act III
Macbeth becomes king but is haunted by insecurity. Remembering the witches’ prophecy that
Banquo’s descendants will become kings, he hires men to kill Banquo and his son, Fleance.
Banquo is killed, but Fleance escapes. During a banquet, Macbeth sees Banquo’s ghost, and
his strange reaction disturbs the guests. Lady Macbeth tries to calm him down, but the
situation worsens.

Act IV
Macbeth visits the witches again, and they give him new prophecies: he will be safe until
Birnam Wood moves towards him, and he doesn’t need to fear anyone born of a woman.
However, they also say Banquo's descendants will still rule. Feeling confident, Macbeth
begins a brutal reign, ordering the death of Macduff’s family. Meanwhile, Macduff goes to
England to convince Malcolm, Duncan’s son, to lead an army against Macbeth. Though
unsure, Malcolm agrees after Macduff persuades him.

Act V
In his castle, Macbeth feels safe until he learns that Birnam Wood is moving toward him. In
reality, Malcolm’s army is using tree branches as camouflage as they approach Macbeth’s
stronghold. Meanwhile, Lady Macbeth, wracked with guilt, sleepwalks and reveals her
crimes before committing suicide. Macbeth mourns her death but prepares for battle. Macduff
confronts Macbeth, revealing he was born by caesarean section (not naturally born), making
the witches’ prophecy come true. Macbeth realizes he is doomed and is killed by Macduff.
Macduff presents Macbeth's head to Malcolm, who is then declared the new king of Scotland.
Peace is restored, and Malcolm heads to Scone for his coronation

1. Macbeth: A Scottish general who becomes Thane of Cawdor. Ambition drives him to
murder King Duncan and become king, leading to his downfall.
2. Lady Macbeth: Macbeth’s ambitious wife who pushes him to kill Duncan. Guilt
drives her to madness, and she eventually commits suicide.
3. Banquo: Macbeth’s friend. The witches predict his descendants will be kings.
Macbeth has him killed, but his son Fleance escapes.
4. King Duncan: A good king murdered by Macbeth, starting Macbeth's rule of terror.
5. Macduff: A nobleman who opposes Macbeth. He kills Macbeth, fulfilling the
prophecy as he was "not born of woman" (via caesarean).
6. Malcolm: Duncan’s son. He flees after Duncan's murder but returns to defeat
Macbeth and becomes king.
7. The Witches: Mysterious women whose prophecies spark Macbeth’s ambition and
eventual ruin.
8. Fleance: Banquo’s son who escapes Macbeth’s assassination attempt, with his
descendants predicted to rule Scotland.

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