The document summarizes Act 2 of Shakespeare's Macbeth. It describes key events and characters. In scene 1, Banquo cannot sleep due to unease, while Macbeth sees a dagger leading him to murder Duncan. In scene 2, Lady Macbeth awaits Macbeth's return from the murder. Macbeth brings back daggers and Lady Macbeth says water will clear them of the deed. In scene 3, the castle awakens to Macbeth pretending to be a porter, while Macduff discovers Duncan's murder. Lady Macbeth faints to divert suspicion from Macbeth.

1. William Shakespeare’s Macbeth Notes Act II