Macbeth
Core Plot & Prophecy Outline
1st Meeting with Witches Macbeth & Banquo
Macbeth's Prophecies:
- Thane of Glamis
- Thane of Cawdor
- King of Scotland
Banquo's Prophecy:
- Descendants will be kings of Scotland
The Plan of Murder Lady Macbeth & Macbeth
Driven by ambition and Lady Macbeth's plotting, they orchestrate the assassination of the King.
🗡️ The Dagger Scene: Macbeth's guilt-ridden hallucinations before the deed.
Result: Macbeth murdered Duncan
Consequences & Aftermath
- Malcolm fled to England
- Donalbain fled to Ireland
- Macbeth was crowned King
The Escalation of Blood
To secure his throne against Banquo's prophecy:
- Banquo was killed
- Fleance (his son) fled
The Banquet Scene:
- Banquo's ghost appears, shattering Macbeth's sanity in front of his lords.
2nd Meeting with Witches The Three Apparitions
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Armed Head Spirit:
"Be aware of Thane of Fife" (Macduff). -
Bloody Child:
"No fear of death from naturally born" (No man born of woman shall harm Macbeth). -
Crowned Child with a Tree:
"Shall not be vanquished till Birnam Wood move up" to Dunsinane Hill.

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