| Scene 1 - |
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The
witches plan to meet after the battle, which we find is a rebellion in
Scotland. |
| Scene 2 - |
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The
king and his thanes are at a camp and hear word of the battle from the
bleeding sergeant that Macbeth killed the slave Macdonwald, and defeated
Rebel Thane of Cawdor. |
| Scene 3 - |
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The
witches hail Macbeth as Thane of Glamis, his current title, as well as
Cawdor, and King. The witches make predictions to Banquo. They say his
children will become Kings.
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| Scene 4 - |
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Duncan
declares his son Malcolm his successor, making Malcolm a problem in
Macbeth's getting the throne. |
| Scene 4 - |
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Duncan
decides to go to Macbeth's castle, and Macbeth talks of how he is having
dark thoughts about trying to become king.
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| Scene 5 - |
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Lady
Macbeth decides to help Macbeth gain the crown. Lady Macbeth decides
that Duncan will be killed while staying at the mansion. |
| Scene 7 - |
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Macbeth
contemplates whether or not to commit the crime, Lady Macbeth persuades
Macbeth to do it by mocking his bravery and courage.
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