Macbeth: by William Shakespeare

M A C B E T H
by William Shakespeare
FIRST OBJECTIVE
Learn when and where the story Macbeth takes place.
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SECOND OBJECTIVE
Summarize the tragic play, Macbeth.
THIRD OBJECTIVE
Express opinions about Macbeth’s actions and
decisions. Also, reflect what is the moral of the
story.
Setting of Macbeth
set during 11 th century in Scotland
from 1040 to 1057
Macbeth is the only play of Shakespeare

set in Scotland.
Shakespeare chose Scotland as the setting
as a way to pay homage to Scotland’s New
ruler, King James VI of Scotland.
THE SUMMARY
of the tragic play
On a bleak Scottish moorland, Macbeth and Banquo, two of
King Duncan's generals, discovered 3 witches. The witches
prophesy that Macbeth will be promoted twice: to Thane of
Cawdor and King of Scotland. Banquo's descendants will be
kings, but Banquo isn't promised any kingdom himself. The
generals want to hear more, but the witches disappear. Soon
afterwards, King Duncan names Macbeth, Thane of Cawdor as a
reward for his success in the recent battles. The promotion
seems to support the prophecy. The King then proposes to
make a brief visit that night to Macbeth's castle at Inverness.
Lady Macbeth receives news from her husband about the
prophecy and his new title. She vows to help him become king
by whatever means are necessary.
Summary of Macbeth
Macbeth returns to his castle, followed
almost immediately by King Duncan. The
Macbeths plot together to kill Duncan and
wait until everyone is asleep. Lady Macbeth
gives the guards drugged wine so Macbeth
can enter and kill the King. He regrets this
almost immediately, but his wife reassures
him. She leaves the bloody daggers by the
dead king just before Macduff, a nobleman,
arrives.
Summary of Macbeth
When Macduff discovers the murder, Macbeth kills
the drunken guards in a show of rage and retribution.
Duncan's sons, Malcolm and Donalbain, flee, fearing
for their own lives. Their speedy departure seems to
implicate them in the crime.
Summary of Macbeth
Macbeth becomes King of Scotland but is
plagued by feelings of insecurity. He
remembers the prophecy that Banquo's
descendants will inherit the throne. Macbeth
immediately arranges Banquo and his son,
Fleance to be killed. In the darkness, Banquo is
murdered, but his son escapes the assassins.
At Macbeth’s banquet that night, Banquo’s
ghost haunts Macbeth, and Lady Macbeth is
driven to madness by her guilt.
Summary of Macbeth
The witches assure Macbeth that he will be safe
until Birnam Wood comes to Dunsinane and that
“no one of woman born” shall harm him. Witches
also prophesy that the Scottish succession will
still come from Banquo's son. Macbeth embarks
on a reign of terror. Learning that Macduff is
joining Malcolm’s army, Macbeth orders the
slaughter of Macduff’s wife and children.
Macduff had gone to seek Malcolm (one of
Duncan's sons). Malcolm is young and unsure of
himself, but Macduff, pained with grief,
persuades him to lead an army against Macbeth.
Summary of Macbeth
Macbeth feels safe in his remote castle at
Dunsinane until he is told that Birnam Wood is
moving towards him. Malcolm's army is carrying
branches from the forest as camouflage for their
assault on Macbeth's stronghold. Meanwhile, an
overwrought and conscience-ridden Lady Macbeth
walks in her sleep and tells her secrets to her
doctor. She commits suicide. As the final battle
commences, Macbeth hears of Lady Macbeth's
suicide and mourns.
Summary of Macbeth
In the midst of a losing battle,
Macduff challenges Macbeth. Macbeth
learns Macduff is the child of
cesarean birth, realizes he is doomed
and submits to his enemy. Macduff
triumphs and brings the head of the
traitor Macbeth to Malcolm. Malcolm
declares peace and goes to Scone to
be crowned king.
Summary of Macbeth
POINTS OF THE
SUMMARY:
key points:
- The 3 witches told Macbeth and Banquo the prophecy.
- Macbeth, together with Lady Macbeth, killed King Duncan.
- Macbeth became King of Scotland.
- Macbeth killed Banquo and his son, Fleance but, his son escaped.
- Banquo’s ghost haunts Macbeth.
- The 3 witches assure Macbeth that he will be safe and that “no one of woman born
shall harm him.”
- Macbeth killed Macduff’s family.

- Macduff persuades Malcolm to lead an army against Macbeth.
- Birnam Wood is moving towards Macbeth. Malcolm's army is carrying branches from the
forest as camouflage for their assault on Macbeth
key points:
- Lady Macbeth commits suicide.
- Macbeth learns that Macduff is a child of cesarean birth and got killed by Macduff.
- Malcolm declared peace and ascended the throne.
A N Y
Q U E S T I O N S ?
Summary of Macbeth
THANK YOU!
"Stars hide your fires; Let not light see my black and deep desires."
- William Shakespeare, Macbeth

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M A C B E T H

set during 11 th century in Scotland

from 1040 to 1057

Macbeth is the only play of Shakespeare

- Macbeth killed Macduff’s family.

- William Shakespeare, Macbeth

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