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Macbeth: Summary - Paper

Macbeth: Summary

Macbeth and Banquo, Scottish generals, are returning after crushing a
rebellion against Duncan ( King of Scotland ), when they are met by three
witches. The witches prophesy that Macbeth will become thane of Cawdor , then
later on he will become King. Banquo is told that he will never become King,
but will be the father of Kings. Macbeth is horrified, for shortly afterwards a
messenger arrives to tell him that Duncan has created him Thane of Cawdor as a
reward for his services.
Macbeth writes the news to his wife. Lady Macbeth reads the letter from
Macbeth, telling her of the prophecies. With reading this she chooses to invite
evil spirits into her to take away her womanhood, she ...

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to kill Banquo, for he fears that the
witches prophecies about Banquo will come true too. Macbeth is scared and
confused at the second Banquet celebrating the coronation, for he sees the
ghost of Banquo sitting in his seat, everyone thinks he is mad, though Lady
Macbeth saves her husband from revealing her guilt to the guests.
Macbeth goes and visits the witches again asking for another prophecy
and they tell him three things. (1) to beware Macduff, (2) not to fear any man
born of women, (3) that he will not die unless Birnam Wood moves towards
Dunsaine Castle. Macbeth is later informed that Macduff has gone to England, so
he then plans to kill all of Macduff's family. Macduffs family are murdered,
Macduff hears of the terrible news and plans revenge against Macbeth.
The Scottish contingent are marching to meet the English forces led by
Malcolm and Macduff, to make their attack on Macbeth. Macbeth learns that there
are ten thousand soldiers after him and that his ...

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Added: 6/25/2004 07:43:50 AM
Category: Arts
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Words: 475
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