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Macbeth Plot Summary - Act 2

Background of the Macbeth

Macbeth Plot Summary - Act 1

Module by Antonia Blankenberg, updated more than 1 year ago

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'Fair is foul and foul is fair.' - Act 1 Scene 1 opens with the witches that seemingly govern the fates of Thanes. Scotland is at war with Ireland and the Vikings. King Duncan names Malcolm is successor. Lady Macbeth's ambition is shown.