Macbeth

Macbeth

1. Act 1: Macbeth defeats Macdonwald and Scotland wins the war against Norway so King Duncan names Macbeth the new Thane of Cawdor after the former one is found to be a traitor. Macbeth and Banquo are on their way home when they encounter three witches in a heath who tell them prophecies. The king announces he will stay at Macbeth's castle on his way home and lady Macbeth recieves Macbeth's letter regarding the prophecies. Lady Macbeth fears Macbeth is too kind to assissnate Duncan and intends to help him. Macbeth agrees to her plan to kill Duncan.

2. Act 2: Macbeth and Banquos relationship begins to decline due to the prophecies and Macbeth has a vision about a floating dagger preceding Duncan's murder. Macbeth comes back from killing Duncan and is clearly distraught. Macduff goes to awaken the king and finds him dead. Chaos reigns as Macduff spreads the news and King Duncan's sons flee to England and Ireland fearing for their lives. Macduff is going to be crowned king.

3. Act 3: Macbeth arranges for Banquo to be killed. Lady Macbeth and Macbeth are unable to enjoy royalty because of all the bad things they have done. Macbeth keeps Banquo's murder a secret from Lady Macbeth. A third murderer joins the two already ambushing Banquo and Fleance. Banquo is murdered while Fleance escapes. At the state dinner the last seat is occupied by Banquos ghost and torments Macbeth so much the guests are asked to leave by Lady Macbeth. Lennox and a lord discuss recent events, also revealing that Macduff and Malcolm is raising an army to invade Scotland.

4. Act 4: Macbeth revisits the three witches and recieves a new set of prophecies. Lennox informs Macbeth that Macduff has joined Malcolm in England. This makes Macbeth angry and he decides to attack Macduff's castle and everyone in it. Macduff and Malcolm talk about invading scotland and reclaiming the title of king. Macduff is informed of the tragedy that occure at his castle.

5. The act 5: Lady Macbeth's mental health declines due to the guilt she feels about what she has done. Macbeth recieves news of Malcolm's advance and of Lady Macbeth's condition. Malcolm and his troops are at Birnham Forest. Malcolm orders his men to chop down branches for camouflage. He does not want Macbeth to know how many men are behind him. Macbeth recieves more reports on Malcolm. He belives his castle is well defended. A cry is heard and it is revealed that Lady Macbeth is dead. Macbeth is crushed but also calm. He orders his men to prepare for batle. Macbeth and Macduff fight, it is revealed that Macduff was not born of a woman but instead born from a c-section.