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Macbeth Synopsis<br />
ACT I Scene 1. A Scottish wood<br />
Returning <strong>from</strong> a victory, Macbeth is greeted by witches who hail him as Thane of Cawdor and future<br />
king. They hail his companion Banquo as <strong>the</strong> ancestor of a line of kings. Macbeth broods over <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
prophecy.<br />
Scene 2. A hall in Macbeth's castle<br />
Lady Macbeth reads a letter <strong>from</strong> Macbeth and eagerly awaits his return so that she can streng<strong>the</strong>n his<br />
resolve to obtain <strong>the</strong> crown. She greets him with <strong>the</strong> news that King Duncan intends to pass <strong>the</strong> night at<br />
<strong>the</strong> castle, and easily convinces him to murder <strong>the</strong> king. On his way to commit <strong>the</strong> murder, Macbeth has<br />
a hallucination. Stricken with terror, he is unable to return <strong>the</strong> dagger he has brought with him. Lady<br />
Macbeth returns it and tells him to wash his hands and assume an appearance of innocence. Macduff<br />
and Banquo arrive and discover <strong>the</strong> murdered king. Macduff's announcement of <strong>the</strong> murder provokes<br />
horror and cries to heaven for vengeance <strong>from</strong> all, including Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.<br />
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ACT II Scene 1. A room in Macbeth's castle<br />
Macbeth confesses to his wife that he is brooding over <strong>the</strong> witches' prophecy that Banquo's<br />
descendants will be kings, and resolves to have him killed. Lady Macbeth exults that <strong>the</strong>ir claim to <strong>the</strong><br />
throne will soon be unchallenged, even if at <strong>the</strong> cost of more killing.<br />
Scene 2. A park outside Macbeth's castle<br />
Banquo's forebodings are fulfilled when he is set upon and killed, but his son Fleance escapes.<br />
Scene 3. A hall in <strong>the</strong> castle<br />
At a banquet one of <strong>the</strong> murderers reports that Banquo has been killed. Macbeth, about to take his seat,<br />
is confronted by Banquo's ghost, which only he can see. The guests are puzzled by his horror, but he<br />
recovers when <strong>the</strong> ghost vanishes. The ghost reappears and Macbeth's terror arouses <strong>the</strong> suspicions of<br />
<strong>the</strong> guests. Macduff decides to flee and Macbeth resolves to visit <strong>the</strong> witches again.<br />
ACT III. A dark cavern<br />
The witches prepare a brew. Macbeth appears and demands to know his fate. They summon up spirits<br />
which tell him first to beware of Macduff, but that he cannot be killed by anyone born of woman. He<br />
decides to spare Macduff, but changes his mind knowing that he cannot be killed until Birnam Wood<br />
comes to Dunsinane. When he asks if Banquo's children will be kings, he is shown a vision of eight<br />
kings. Macbeth faints and <strong>the</strong> witches vanish. Lady Macbeth encourages him to kill Fleance and he tells<br />
her that he will also have Macduff and his family put to death.<br />
ACT IV Scene 1. Near <strong>the</strong> Scottish border<br />
The refugees who have fled Macbeth's tyranny lament <strong>the</strong> unhappy state of <strong>the</strong>ir homeland and Macduff<br />
bewails <strong>the</strong> death of his family. Malcolm orders <strong>the</strong> soldiers to take branches <strong>from</strong> Birnam Wood as<br />
camouflage and exhorts <strong>the</strong>m to follow him to free Scotland.<br />
Scene 2. A room in Macbeth's castle<br />
Lady Macbeth walks in her sleep, reliving <strong>the</strong> murders and trying to wash <strong>the</strong> blood <strong>from</strong> her hands.<br />
Scene 3. A hall in Macbeth's castle<br />
Macbeth takes comfort <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> prophecies.The news of his wife's death confirms his feelings about <strong>the</strong><br />
futility of existence. When he learns that Birnam Wood is moving towards his castle, he realises <strong>the</strong><br />
witches have deceived him. The battle rages. Macbeth learns that Macduff was not born naturally and is<br />
killed by him. Macduff hails Malcolm as king and <strong>the</strong> people join in thanksgiving.<br />
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