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Welcome to the LitCharts study guide on William Shakespeare's Macbeth. Created by the original team behind SparkNotes, LitCharts are the world's best literature guides. Macbeth: Introduction. A concise biography of William Shakespeare plus historical and literary context for Macbeth. Macbeth: Plot Summary.
- Plot Summary
Norwegians, aided by Scottish rebels, have invaded Scotland....
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- Themes
Macbeth is a play about ambition run amok. The weird sisters...
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Macbeth, known as Shakespeare's “Scottish Play," weaves a tale of murder, treachery, and madness, as Macbeth and Lady Macbeth plot to kill King Duncan after Macbeth hears the witches’ prophecy about his impending kingship.
Norwegians, aided by Scottish rebels, have invaded Scotland. The Scots successfully defend their country and their beloved king, Duncan. One Scotsman in particular, Macbeth, Thane of Glamis, distinguishes himself in fighting off the invaders. After the battle, Macbeth and his friend Banquo come upon the weird sisters, three witches who prophesy ...
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.
A short summary of William Shakespeare's Macbeth. This free synopsis covers all the crucial plot points of Macbeth.
There to meet with Macbeth. THIRD WITCH We’ll meet Macbeth there. FIRST WITCH I come, Graymalkin! FIRST WITCH [Calling to herfamiliar 1, a cat]Coming, Graymalkin! 1 In Shakespeare's time, it was thought that witches had familiar spirits--usually taking the shape of animals--who assisted them in their witchcraft. SECOND WITCH 10 Paddock calls ...
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Macbeth is a tragedy that tells the story of a soldier whose overriding ambition and thirst for power cause him to abandon his morals and bring about the near destruction of the kingdom he seeks to rule.
