Summary
Shakespeare's "Macbeth" Plot Summary, Themes & Characters
- Course
- Institution
- Book
An easy-to-study plot summary of William Shakespeare's "Macbeth" with themes and characters!
[Show more]
Connected book
Book Title:
Author(s):
- Edition:
- ISBN:
- Edition:
More summaries for
-
The themes of macbeth (fully detailed)
-
Overview of the themes present in Macbeth
-
FULL MARKS Grade 9 GCSE Macbeth Essay on Ambition
Seller
Follow
dlcnotes
Reviews received
Content preview
“Macbeth”William Shakespeare
Plot Summary, Themes & Characters
ACT 1
The play opens with three witches on a Scottish heath, planning to meet Macbeth after a battle.
King Duncan of Scotland hears of Macbeth’s valour in battle against the rebel forces and the
invading Norwegians. Macbeth, a Scottish general, and Banquo, his friend and fellow general,
encounter the witches. They prophesy that Macbeth will become the Thane of Cawdor and then
King of Scotland. They also predict that Banquo will father a line of kings, though he will not be
king himself. Shortly after, Macbeth is indeed named Thane of Cawdor, prompting him to
contemplate the possibility of becoming king. Lady Macbeth, upon hearing the news, persuades
Macbeth to seize the crown by murdering Duncan.
ACT 2
Macbeth hesitates but is driven by his wife’s ambition and his own desire for power. He murders
King Duncan in his sleep, framing Duncan’s guards for the crime. Overwhelmed with guilt and
paranoia, Macbeth is crowned king. Duncan’s sons, Malcolm and Donalbain, flee to England and
Ireland, fearing for their lives.
DLCNOTES© 2024
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller dlcnotes. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for CA$11.82. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
53022 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now