Macbeth- everything you need to know

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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
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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 ...

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