Macbeth Act 1 Plot

Macbeth Act 1 Plot

1. 3 witches appear to confront Macbeth

   • At a military camp near the palace, King Duncan of Scotland gets informed that the Thane of Cawdor has went against them
     • Macbeth gets the title of Thane Of Cawdor
       • Macbeth and Banquo, on their way to the king’s court at Forres, come upon the witches
         • The witches hail Macbeth as thane of Glamis (his original title) and as thane of Cawdor.
           • The witches also declare that Macbeth will be king one day.
     • Duncan announces his intention to name Malcolm the heir to his throne.
       • Plans are made for Duncan to dine at Macbeth’s castle that evening, and Macbeth goes on ahead of the royal party to inform his wife of the king’s impending arrival.

2. The bloody murders that fill the play are foreshadowed by the bloody victory that the Scots win over their enemies.