Macbeth by William Shakespeare is a tragedy about a Scottish general, Macbeth, who receives a prophecy from three witches that he will become King of Scotland. Driven by his ambitious wife, Lady Macbeth, Macbeth murders King Duncan and takes the throne for himself. He then kills more people who threaten his rule, including his friend Banquo and the family of Macduff. Macbeth becomes an increasingly paranoid and tyrannical ruler until the rightful heir, Malcolm, returns from exile with an army and defeats Macbeth in battle, restoring order to Scotland.

1. Macbeth
--Shakespeare

2. Relationships of Characters
 Duncan [ king of Scotland ]
 Malcolm, Donalbain [ Duncan’s sons ]
 Macbeth, Banquo [Generals of the king’s army ]
 Macduff [Nobleman of Scotland ]
 Lady Macbeth
 Three witches [ Predictors ]
 Fleance [ Banquo’s son ]

3. ACT ONE
 Upon returning from a battle, Macbeth and Banquo encounter three
witches.
 A prophecy is given to them that Macbeth will be Thane of Cawdor and
Banquo will be hailed as the father of kings to come.
 Macbeth writes to Lady Macbeth about the prophecy. Lady Macbeth
pushes him to plan to murder King Duncan.
 Macbeth’s ambition is showed to readers.

5. ACT TWO
 Macbeth is pressed by Lady Macbeth to plot Duncan’s death. They get the
guards drunk and murder the king with daggers.
 Macbeth kills the two guards and lets them become scapegoats.
 Malcolm and Donalbain escape Scotland. They become the suspects of
murdering King Duncan.
 Macbeth is crowned as the king of Scotland.

7. ACT THREE
 Macbeth is afraid that Banquo’s son will take his throne. He hires two
murderer to kill Banquo and Fleance. Banquo is murdered, but Fleance
escapes.
 Macbeth feels a little bit guilty to kill Banquo. He sees the ghost of Banquo
as well.
 Macduff also suspects Macbeth and has fled to England. Then Macbeth
butchers Macduff’s wife and children.

9. The End