==Synopsis==
The play opens with the defeat of the rebel Macdonwald, thane of cawdor to Macbeth. Shortly after, three witches meet Macbeth and another general, Banquo, predicting Macbeth would be the new thane of cawdor, and then the King. Later, King Duncan meets Macbeth and makes him thane of cawdor, but declares his son, Malcolm, his heir. Macbeth returns to his wife, Lady Macbeth, who learns of the prophecy by the witches. When the King comes for a feast in Macbeth's castle, Lady Macbeth urges Macbeth to murder the King. Macbeth, reluctantly drawn forward by ambition, murders the King. When the death of the King is discovered, Malcolm is suspicious and flees for his life in England. Macbeth's way to the throne is cleared. As King, he brings desolation to Scotland. He kills and butchers anyone in his way. He murders Banquo, because of a prophecy by the witches that Banquo's descendants will become King. Macbeth also is wary of Macduff, and murders Macduff's household. However, Malcolm soon returns to Scotland with an army. Macduff kills Macbeth and Malcolm is made King of Scotland.
==Characters==
'''The Witches:''' Three Witches (as their name implies) who tell Macbeth that he will become King. They also tell him of his fall.
'''Banquo:''' A noble general in the Army like serving with Macbeth. He is noble and is murdered by Macbethmurders him in fear of revolt. He Banquo appears several times after as a ghost.
'''King Duncan:''' The King of Scotland. He lodges at Macbeth's castle and is murdered there.
'''Macduff:''' A Lord loyal to Malcom. His family is slaughtered while he is away becomes bereaved. He goes to Macbeth and kills him before declaring Malcolm King.
==Lines and Quotes==
"Is this a dagger which I see before me," <br /> -Macbeth (Act II, Scene 1)
"Double, double, toil and trouble; <br />
Fire burn and cauldron bubble" <br /> -The Witches (Act IV, Scene 1)
"Out, out brief candle! <br />
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player <br />
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage <br />
And then is heard no more." <br /> -Macbeth (Act V, Scene 5)
[[Category:Plays of Shakespeare]]