Act 5 - Macbeth

Act 5 - Macbeth

1. Summary

   • Macbeth and Macduff meet on the battlefield where Macbeth is sure he'll win. Later during the battle Macbeth is killed and Macduff. Macduff was born by caesarean not "born from a woman" Malcolm is made king of Scotland.
     • Macbeth prepares for battle but finds out Lady Macbeth has killed herself.
       • Macbeth hears about the approaching army and isn't scared after the witches predictions
         • The Scottish lords plan to meet with the British army at Birnam Wood and attack Macbeth.
           • Lady Macbeth has gone mad. She sleepwalks and washes off invisible blood.

2. Key quotes

   • "Here’s the smell of blood still. All the perfumes of Arabia will not sweeten this little hand." - page 42 - 43
   • "Macduff was from his mother’s womb Untimely ripped"
   • "Behold where stands Th’usurpers cursed head"

3. Characters involved in this act

   • Malcolm
   • Macbeth
   • Lady Macbeth
   • Macduff
   • Scottish Lords
   • British army