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A summary of Act 2: Scenes 1 & 2 in William Shakespeare's Macbeth. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of Macbeth and what it means. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans.
A summary of Act 2: Scenes 3 & 4 in William Shakespeare's Macbeth. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of Macbeth and what it means. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans.
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by William Shakespeare. Buy Study Guide. Macbeth Summary and Analysis of Act 2. Act 2, Scene 1. Banquo, who has come to Inverness with Duncan, wrestles with the witches' prophecy. He must restrain himself the “cursed thoughts” that tempt him in his dreams (II i 8).
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The hour of the murder has now arrived. When he meets a troubled Banquo in the halls, Macbeth lies to him that he does not think much about the prophecy. Macbeth is also alarmed by the sight of Fleance, Banquo’s son, as Macbeth remembers the prophecy about Fleance ascending the throne.