Macbeth- everything you need to know
Act and Scene:Setting:Characters Involved in this Scene:What happens in this scene?Act 1, Scene 1Battlefield Three witchesThe witches plan to meet again when the battles over, to convince macbeth to kill the king.Act 1 and Scene: 2The Kings headquartersKing Duncan, Malcolm, Lennox, Ross and A bleeding captainThe captain tells the king that the battle was nearly lost, but Macbeth and Banquo’s valiant efforts, saved the day. But the Thane of Cawdor efforts were not acceptable, For Macbeth’s brave efforts, the King awards him the title : Thane of Cawdor.Act 1, Scene 3The HeathThree witches, Macbeth, Banquo, Ross, AngusThe witches tell Macbeth that he will be the Thane of Cawdor and King and they tell Banguo that his children (ancestors) will be Kings. Ross and Angus deliver the news that Macbeth has been named Thane of Cawdor . Macbeth and Banquo talk about the prophecy that the witches spoke to them about.Act 1, Scene 4The Kings Headquarters King Duncan, Macbeth, BanquoDuncan praised Macbeth and Banquo for their efforts, they say the efforts were nothing and Duncan announces that his son Malcolm will be the next King of Scotland. Macbeth then thinks than Malcolm is another obstacle in his pursuit to be King.Act 1 scene 5Macbeth’s castle Macbeth, Lady macbeth, AttendantLady macbeth reads her husbands letter, welcomes him homes, and then prepares for the kings arrival (Lady macbeth confesses that she wishes she had the strength of a man, she is taking control of the situation)Act 1 , Scene 6Approaching Macbeth’s castleKing Duncan, Banquo, Lady MacbethKing duncan, approaches Macbeth’s castle and he
is welcomed by lady Macbeth, The kings men say that the air at the castle is really clean. Lady macbeth gets King Duncan into a false sense of security.Act 1 , Scene 7Inside Macbeth’s castleMacbeth and Lady macbethMacbeth leaves the dinner, contemplating about what he is going to do to King Duncan, but Lady Macbeth reassures her husband about the horrible deeds he will attempt. She convinces her husband that it is the right thing to do. Lady macbeth is more dominant and is very strong about her decision. The humane side of Macbeth is visible.Act 2, Scene 1Macbeth’s castle ...
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is welcomed by lady Macbeth, The kings men say that the air at the castle is really clean. Lady macbeth gets King Duncan into a false sense of security.Act 1 , Scene 7Inside Macbeth’s castleMacbeth and Lady macbethMacbeth leaves the dinner, contemplating about what he is going to do to King Duncan, but Lady Macbeth reassures her husband about the horrible deeds he will attempt. She convinces her husband that it is the right thing to do. Lady macbeth is more dominant and is very strong about her decision. The humane side of Macbeth is visible.Act 2, Scene 1Macbeth’s castle Banquo, Fleance, MacbethBanquo and fleance are going to bed, because of their long day, When they run into Macbeth who is preparing himself for his dreadful deed.Act 2, Scene 2Macbeth’s Castle Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, AttendantLady Macbeth has drugged the two sons (Malcolm and Donaldbain) who slept in the same room as King duncan and the guards guarding him. Macbeth kills King Duncan. Lady Macbeth takes the bloody daggers from Macbeth as he begins to regret what he has done. Act 2, Scene 3Macbeth’s Castle Porter, Macduff, Lennox, Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, Banquo, Donaldbain, Malcolm.In the castle of Macbeth, King Duncan has been murdered. Macduff if the first to see the body. Macbeth and Lady Macbeth act as if they no nothing about it. Donaldbain and Malcolm suspect someone has been un-loyal and they slip away secretlyAct 2, Scene 4Macbeth’s Castle Old man, Ross, Macduff, An old man and ross, talk about the weird and super natural events that occurred on the night of King Duncan’s murder. Macduff tells them the King’s sons had fled and they might have something to do with it. Macbeth has been chosen to be the net king.Act 3, Scene 1Macbeth’s Castle Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, Banquo, Servant, First Murderer, Second Murderer Banquo is suspicious, of Macbeth. Macbeth becomes weary of what Banquo knows. Macbeth convinces two murderers that Banquo was the reason for their misfortune. That Banquo is their enemy and Macbeth’s enemy as well. Macbeth organises for Banquo to be killed by the two murderers. Act 3, Scene 2Macbeth’s Castle Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, ServantLady Macbeth, is insecure as to what has occurred. Macbeth’s assures her that it will be taken care of but he refuses to tell her more to protect her already fragile state.Act 3, scene 3Some distance from Macbeth’s castleFirst murderer, Second murderer, Third Murderer, BanquoThe three murders kill Banquo, but Fleance escapes.Act 3, Scene 4 The Banqueting HallMacbeth (King) , Lady Macbeth (Queen) , Lords, Lennox, First murderer, RossMacbeth and Lady Macbeth hold a banquet. The first murderer tell Macbeth that Banquo is dead. But also that Fleance escaped. Macbeth sees the ghost of Banquo and this startles Macbeth, causing many guest to worry. Lady Macbeth says that he will be better in the morning he has been like this forever. Lady Macbeth says to Macbeth that he has ruined the night. Macbeth questions how she can stay so normal when he’s face is as white as a ghost. Lady Macbeth says they just need some rest.Act 3, Scene 5A deserted placeHectate( queen witch ) , Three witchesThe three witches get in trouble for stirring trouble without her permission. She tells them to be ready for tomorrow where they will meet with Macbeth to tell of his final destiny.Act 3, Scene 6Somewhere in Scotland Lennox, Lord Lennox and a lord are suss of Macbeth and the state of affairs. Macduff has gone to England to coincide with Malcolm( Duncan’s son). Along with the English King, they are raising an army to fight with Macbeth.Act 4, Scene 1An isolated placeMacbeth, Three witches, Hectate ( Queen Witch), LennoxThe three witches are conjuring a spell, when Macbeth comes and demands to know more of his future. The apparations from the cauldron tell him to : Beware Macduff. To be strong an brave as none born of woman will harm Macbeth. Macbeth will never be beaten until Birnam wood comes to Dunsinane Hill. This comforts macbeth. After the witches disappear he finds out that Macduff fled to England. Macbeth says he still can kill his familyAct 4, Scene 2Macduff’s castleLady Macduff & her son, Ross, messenger, a murderer Lady Macduff questions Ross as to why her husband has fled, and she says she has no husband. She then tries to explain the situation to her son, who is extremely naive.Act 4, Scene 3The English courtMacduff, Malcolm and Thane of RosseMacduff and Malcolm meet up in England and are suspicious of one another, they test each others loyalty. Plans are made to attack scottland with England’s army of 10,000. Macduff’s cousin, (Thane of Rosse) brings him the news that his wife and children have been murdered.Act 5, Scene 1Lady Macbeth’s ApartmentsLady Macbeth, Doctor, GentlewomanA doctor is concerned with Lady Macbeth. The gentlewoman reports her sleep walkings. While they are talking Lady Macbeth sleepwalks in. Lady Macbeth’s guilty conscience is revealed. She is guilty of the murders of Duncan and Banquo.Act 5, Scene 2Countryside near DunsinaneMenteith, caithness, angus, Lennox, soldiers, A part of the invading English army, March towards Dunsinane and their leaders discuss the enemy, Macbeth, who is showing signs of panic. They intend on meeting up with the other army near Birnam wood.Act 5, Scene 3Macbeth’s Castle Macbeth, Servant, Seyton, doctor.Macbeth learns of the approaching armies, he discusses his wife’s worsening condition with the doctor.Act 5, Scene 4Birnam woodMaclolm, Menteith, Siward, A soldierMalcolm’s army camouflages themselves with trees and branches from Birnam Wood. (what the witches prophecy said would bring the end of Macbeth.)Act 5, Scene 5Macbeth’s castle Macbeth, Seyton, messengerMacbeth finds out the his wife has died, when the battle is at its height. A messenger tells him that Birnam Wood is coming to Dunsinane.Act 5, Scene 6Dunsinane, around Macbeth’s castleMalcolm, Siward, MacduffMaclcolm’s army reaches Macbeth’s castle, battle has begun.Act 5, Scene 7Before or inside the castle of DunsinaneMacbeth, Young Siward, Macduff, Siward, MalcolmThe battle rages on, Macbeth kills young Siward, ( the son of Siward, a supporter of Malcolm) . Old enemies have joined the side of Malcolm.Act 5, Scene 8Dunsinane, around Macbeth’s castleMacbeth, MacduffMacbeth and Macduff have a ‘final confrontation’, in which Macbeth says that he will not be killed unless it is a man not born of woman ( cut out of the womb), and Macduff says that he was not born of woman. Macduff kills Macbeth.Act 5, Scene 9Malcolm’s HeadquartersMalcolm, Siward, Ross, MacduffMalcolm’s and his followers are celebrating how they won the war (Malcolm is now king), when Macduff enters with Macbeth’s head. Maclolm comments on how Scotland had returned to its rightful state and thanks all those who helped in the fight.