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How does Lady Macbeth's death affect Macbeth? What convinces Macbeth that he is invincible over Macduff's army? How does the Witches' prophecy about Banquo come true?
- Analysis of Major Characters
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Macbeth has second thoughts about murdering Duncan. Lady...
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Macbeth offers an exception to this rule, as Macbeth and his...
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Tragedy. Macbeth represents a classic tragedy in that its...
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A list of the metaphors and similes in Macbeth Search all of...
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A summary of Act 4: Scenes 1–3 in William Shakespeare's...
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Macbeth is set during the 11th century in Scotland, in the...
- Analysis of Major Characters
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A short summary of William Shakespeare's Macbeth. This free synopsis covers all the crucial plot points of Macbeth.
Plot Summary. Three witches anticipate a meeting with Macbeth. King Duncan hears a report of how his generals Macbeth and Banquo defeated the Norwegians and the Scottish rebels. The witches gather on a heath and meet the generals returning from the war.
Macbeth by William Shakespeare Summary. This play portrays a tragic downfall of a brave warrior, Macbeth. After defeating the forces of Norway and Ireland, he receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that he will become the king of Scotland.