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    Macbeth (/ m ə k ˈ b ɛ θ /, full title The Tragedie of Macbeth) is a tragedy by William Shakespeare. It is thought to have been first performed in 1606. It dramatises the damaging physical and psychological effects of political ambition on those who seek power.

  2. Jul 31, 2015 · Macbeth has Macduffs wife and children murdered. Malcolm and Macduff lead an army against Macbeth, as Lady Macbeth goes mad and commits suicide. Macbeth confronts Malcolm’s army, trusting in the Weïrd Sisters’ comforting promises. He learns that the promises are tricks, but continues to fight.

  3. Read the full play summary, an in-depth character analysis of Macbeth, and explanations of important quotes from Macbeth. From a general summary to chapter summaries to explanations of famous quotes, the SparkNotes Macbeth Study Guide has everything you need to ace quizzes, tests, and essays.

  4. Jul 22, 2024 · Macbeth, tragedy in five acts by William Shakespeare, written sometime in 1606–07 and published in the First Folio of 1623. The play chronicles Macbeth’s seizing of power and subsequent destruction, both his rise and his fall the result of blind ambition.

  5. A short summary of William Shakespeare's Macbeth. This free synopsis covers all the crucial plot points of Macbeth.

  6. Come like shadows, so depart! [A show of Eight Kings, the last with a glass in] his hand; GHOST OF BANQUO following] Macbeth. Thou art too like the spirit of Banquo: down! Thy crown does sear mine eye-balls. And thy hair, 1685. Thou other gold-bound brow, is like the first. A third is like the former.

  7. Summary of William Shakespeare's Macbeth: Macbeth hears that he is going to be king; he and Lady Macbeth kill people so he can become king; both of them die.

  8. Macbeth. Methought I heard a voice cry 'Sleep no more! Macbeth does murder sleep', the innocent sleep, Sleep that knits up the ravell'd sleeve of care, The death of each day's life, sore labour's bath, Balm of hurt minds, great nature's second course, Chief nourisher in life's feast,--. Lady Macbeth.

  9. Duncan, the King of Scotland, his two sons, Malcolm and Donalbain, and the Thane of Lennox come upon a wounded Sergeant once the warring has ended. The Sergeant tells Duncan the story of the Irish invaders, led by the rebellious Macdonwald, and how Macbeth and Banquo bravely defeated them. The Thane of Ross then arrives to tell Duncan that the ...

  10. In depicting a man who murders to become king, Macbeth teases us with huge questions. Is Macbeth tempted by fate, or by his or his wife’s ambition? Why does their success turn to ashes? Like other plays, Macbeth speaks to each generation. Its story was once seen as that of a hero who commits an evil act and pays an enormous price.

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