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Grade 8 level: GCSE Revision notes on Shakespeare's play, Macbeth. Includes in depth written chapter summaries of each chapter.
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SummaryScene: Act 1 Scene 1
Summary:
The three witches make plans to meet Macbeth as he returns from battle
Scene: Act 1 Scene 2
Summary:
Soldier reports to king Duncan that the rebel Macdonwald and Norwegian supporters
defeated
He tells Duncan that the Scottish generals Macbeth and Banquo were brave in battle
Macbeth saved Malcolm, kings son
Traitorous Thane of Cawdor killed by Macbeth
Duncan announces Macbeth will be Thane of Cawdor
Scene: Act 1 Scene 3
Summary:
Returning from battle, Macbeth and Banquo meet the 3 witches
They foreshadow that Macbeth will be Thane of Cawdor and King and Banquo he
will be father to a line of kings
Ross and Angus arrive to tell Macbeth he is the Thane of Cawdor
Banquo warns Macbeth that the Witches lure people to evil, but Macbeth is excited
Scene: Act 1 Scene 4
Summary
Duncan thanks Macbeth and Banquo for their part in the war
Macbeth’s secret hope to be King setback Malcom announced to be heir to throne
Aside: Macbeth realises his ambiton to be King
Scene: Act 1 Scene 5
Summary:
Lady Macbeth receives letter from Macbeth about witches, she fears he’s too good
to kill Duncan and uses all her power to persuade him
Lady calls evil spirits after hearing Duncan is staying in the castle
Lady Macbeth tells Duncan to look innocent and leave everything to her
Scene: Act 1 Scene 6
Summary:
Duncan arrives at Macbeth’s castle with sons, Banquo + attendant thanes
Lady Macbeth greets Duncan + exchange compliments
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