Originally called the "bravest soldier," his descent into murder and betrayal is the tale of how ambition can tarnish even the purest of souls. ... To prepare for what she feels must be done she calls on evil spirits to "stop up th' access and passage to remorse" in order to be relentless. ... Nonetheless, when Macbeth does as little as question her plan, she attacks him, telling him to "screw [his] courage to the sticking place..." ... Banquo replies to Macbeth's question "oftentimes, to win us to our harm," the tools "of darkness tell us truths." ... The soldier describes Macbe...

• Word Count: 2918
• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School

Banquo questions the witches" speech and remains calm. ... He questions them of how these prophecies are so. ... Macbeth begins to get frightened of how he will become king. ... She also wants to feel no regret when the deed is done: "And fill me from the crown to the toe top-full Of direst cruelty; make thick my blood, Stop up th"access and passage to remorse," She continues saying she wants to be bitter and evil, but with no eventual consequence to follow. ... Duncan comments on the pleasant atmosphere of the castle and how there is a very welcoming mood in the air. ...

• Word Count: 2837
• Approx Pages: 11
• Grade Level: High School

With her words and her love for her husband she changed his mind. ... She could not sleep because she could not stop dreaming about Duncan and his body that was scattered with blood. ... Macbeth is vexed at the Duncan's choice of successor and wishes to overleap the situation with murder. ... Macbeth agrees with the plan, determined to win the throne. ... Macbeth, reveals that he knows what he is about to do is immoral, and that justice will be repay him with evil. ...

• Word Count: 12917
• Approx Pages: 52
• Grade Level: High School