The action starts on a deserted field where the meeting of three weird witches is described. They make plans about a meeting with another person called Macbeth which seems to be important for the development of the whole play. .
After changing the place of action Duncan, King of Scotland, and some of his followers arrive at a military camp nearby a battle field. The rebellion taking place there is against the King Duncan who wants to know how his army is fighting. A wounded soldier reports about the horrible bloody battle and emphazises the brave Thane of Glamis called Macbeth who saved the Scottish honour by fighting fearlessly and killing the rebels' leader. .
Duncan is impressed by Macbeth's courage. And when the Thane of Ross tells his king about the Scottish's triumph in the battle, Duncan decides to put Macbeth in the position of the Thane of Cawdor. For that the old Thane of Cawdor who is exposed as a traitor is ordered to be executed. .
Before Macbeth gets to know about his new title he and his friend Banquo meet the three witches. They tell the two warriors three predictions concerning their future before they leave them alone. According to that Macbeth will be Thane of Cawdor and that he will become king, but Banquo will never be king, only his children will be kings. The two friends don't believe their eyes and are rather confused. .
Suddenly they are interrupted by the arrival of Duncan's messengers who announce that Macbeth is now Thane of Cawdor. So the first of the predictions has become reality and Macbeth starts thinking about getting the crown. .
In the next scene at the king's palace Duncan personally thanks Macbeth for his good deeds and tells him at the same time that his son Malcom will inherit the throne. This would mean that the second prediction cannot be fulfilled. .
At Macbeth's castle, Lady Macbeth reads a letter from her husband who tells her about his experiences with the witches and the approaching overnight stay of the king at their castle.
Macbeth enters, attired as king. He is followed by Lady Macbeth, now his queen, and the court. Macbeth and Lady Macbeth ask Banquo to attend the feast they will host that night. ... The witches also declare that Macbeth will be king one day. ... Macbeth fixates on the details of the prophecy. ...
Macbeth Macbeth's downfall was generated by a combination of factors. These include Macbeth's greed, ambition, over confidence and Lady Macbeth's suspicious behavior. ... This track of thought leads Macbeth to kill Banquo. ... Damned fact how it did greave Macbeth! ... This is proof that lady Macbeth's undisciplined tongue aroused suspicion and contributed to Macbeth's downfall. ...
Macbeth is tragic play written by William Shakespeare in early 1606. ... Afterwards as Macbeth informs his wife about the three predictions he has learnt, she expresses herself more ambitious than Macbeth. ... When Lady Macbeth has no choice then she uses her tactics to stop Macbeth wimping out of Duncan's murder. ... As the witches warn Macbeth to be aware of Macduff. ... He is also weak before Lady Macbeth. ...
Throughout the play, Macbeth becomes more impaintent, secretive, and paranoid. ... Macbeth is not living in reality because when an equivocation is placed in front of him, "All hail, Macbeth! ... However, in the end his arrogance will cost Macbeth his life. Throughout the meetings between the witches and Macbeth, no lies were told. ... All the venom and evil in the play are always located in Macbeth's mind. ...
In the play "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare the protagonist Macbeth mindset changes throughout the play with certain events that influence his mentality. Macbeth undergoes a transformation, which changes his belief and opinions about his King. ... This perspective is altered once Macbeth interacts with the three witches. ... Macbeth after committing the murder of Duncan feels guilt from his crime. ... This is the transformed Macbeth who has nothing left to lose but his life. ...
Perhaps his finest is "Macbeth". ... Second Witch: All hail Macbeth! ... Third Witch: All hail Macbeth! ... After this encounter, Macbeth and Banquo learn that Macbeth has been named Thane of Cawdor. ... Macbeth doth murder sleep!"" ...
In Shakespeare's play Macbeth, Macbeth is no pawn of fate. ... The prophecy of Macbeth becoming Thane of Cawdor had already come true, enhancing Macbeth's aspirations of becoming king. ... But, Macbeth was never destined to kill anyone. ... The three Weird sisters played a part within Macbeth's destiny, for they were the ones who foretold Macbeth's future. ... Macbeth knew what he was doing. ...
By offering to Macbeth the idea of power, the witches push Macbeth to the next level of greed and evil that did not exist prior to the encounter. ... This apparition confuses and frightens Macbeth. ... The dagger symbolizes the point of no return for Macbeth. ... Macbeth fears Banquo due to his prophecy to father kings, so Macbeth proceeds to plot the murder of his once friend, which spurs yet another brush with the supernatural. ... The use of supernatural in Macbeth caused Macbeth to become a darker and more evil person with each paranormal encounter. ...
Macbeth's Tragic Flaw Every one has a character flaw. ... In Shakespeare's Macbeth he does just that. ... Then enters Macbeth with Banquo. ... Here is where Macbeth and Lady Macbeth plot to kill Duncan. ... Macbeth even says This himself. ...
"All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be King hereafter." ... Laugh to scorn the power of man, for none of woman born shall harm Macbeth." ... The apparition also ceases Macbeth's ability to think things through. ... This sure did kick the last leg out from under Macbeth's not so sturdy table. Macbeth's death shows that the witches were some bad dudes. ...