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Macbeth Act 1

.King Duncan plans to reward brave Macbeth with the title Thane of Cawdor for having defeated rebel forces in battle.

.Three witches prophecy that Macbeth will be Thane of Cawdor and king of Scotland.

.Macbeth is officially informed that he has become Thane of Cawdor. He is amazed that the witches prophecy has become a reality and reveals his hopes for the crown of Scotland.

.Macbeths wife Lady Macbeth shares his ambition and calls on evil spirits to give her the strength to undertake the murder of Duncan