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    Three witches prophesy to Macbeth that he will become Thane of Cawdor and King of Scotland. These prophecies come true and motivate Macbeth and his wife Lady Macbeth to murder King Duncan and seize the throne. Macbeth becomes paranoid and kills more perceived enemies. He seeks out the witches again and is reassured of his invincibility. However, Macduff opposes Macbeth and Malcolm's army advances using deception. Macbeth is killed in battle by Macduff, fulfilling the witches' prophecy. Malcolm is then crowned the rightful king.

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    Three witches prophesy to Macbeth that he will become Thane of Cawdor and King of Scotland. These prophecies come true and motivate Macbeth and his wife Lady Macbeth to murder King Duncan and seize the throne. Macbeth becomes paranoid and kills more perceived enemies. He seeks out the witches again and is reassured of his invincibility. However, Macduff opposes Macbeth and Malcolm's army advances using deception. Macbeth is killed in battle by Macduff, fulfilling the witches' prophecy. Malcolm is then crowned the rightful king.

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    Three witches prophesy to Macbeth that he will become Thane of Cawdor and King of Scotland. These prophecies come true and motivate Macbeth and his wife Lady Macbeth to murder King Duncan and seize the throne. Macbeth becomes paranoid and kills more perceived enemies. He seeks out the witches again and is reassured of his invincibility. However, Macduff opposes Macbeth and Malcolm's army advances using deception. Macbeth is killed in battle by Macduff, fulfilling the witches' prophecy. Malcolm is then crowned the rightful king.

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    Macbeth Summary

    Macbeth by William Shakespeare | Plot Summary - YouTube

    On a bleak Scottish moorland, Macbeth and Banquo, two of King Duncan's generals,
    discover three strange women (witches). The witches prophesy that Macbeth will be promoted
    twice: to Thane of Cawdor (a rank of the aristocracy bestowed by grateful kings) and King of
    Scotland. Banquo's descendants will be kings, but Banquo isn't promised any kingdom
    himself.

    Soon afterwards, King Duncan names Macbeth Thane of Cawdor as a reward for his success
    in the recent battles. The promotion seems to support the prophecy. The King then proposes
    to make a brief visit that night to Macbeth's castle at Inverness. Lady Macbeth receives news
    from her husband about the prophecy and his new title. She vows to help him become king by
    whatever means are necessary.

    Macbeth returns to his castle, followed almost immediately by King Duncan. The Macbeths
    plot together to kill Duncan and wait until everyone is asleep. At the appointed time, Lady
    Macbeth gives the guards drugged wine so Macbeth can enter and kill the King. He regrets
    this almost immediately, but his wife reassures him. She leaves the bloody daggers by the
    dead king just before Macduff, a nobleman, arrives. When Macduff discovers the murder,
    Macbeth kills the drunken guards in a show of rage and retribution. Duncan's sons, Malcolm
    and Donalbain, flee, fearing for their own lives; but they are, nevertheless, blamed for the
    murder. 

    Macbeth becomes King of Scotland but is overwhelmed by feelings of insecurity. He


    remembers the prophecy that Banquo's descendants will inherit the throne and arranges for
    Banquo and his son Fleance to be killed. In the darkness, Banquo is murdered, but his son
    escapes the assassins. At his state banquet that night, Macbeth sees the ghost of Banquo and
    worries the courtiers with his mad response. Lady Macbeth dismisses the court and
    unsuccessfully tries to calm her husband. 

    Macbeth seeks out the witches who say that he will be safe until a local wood, Birnam Wood,
    marches into battle against him. He also need not fear anyone born of woman (that sounds
    secure, no loop-holes here). They also prophesy that the Scottish succession will still come
    from Banquo's son. Macbeth embarks on a reign of terror, slaughtering many, including
    Macduff's family. Macduff had gone to seek Malcolm (one of Duncan's sons who fled) at the
    court of the English king. Malcolm is young and unsure of himself, but Macduff, pained with
    grief, persuades him to lead an army against Macbeth. 

    Macbeth feels safe in his remote castle at Dunsinane until he is told that Birnam Wood is
    moving towards him. Malcolm's army is carrying branches from the forest as camouflage for
    their assault on Macbeth's stronghold. Meanwhile, a stressed and conscience-ridden Lady
    Macbeth walks in her sleep and tells her secrets to her doctor. She commits suicide. As the
    final battle commences, Macbeth hears of Lady Macbeth's suicide and mourns. 
    In the midst of a losing battle, Macduff challenges Macbeth. Macbeth learns Macduff is the
    child of a caesarean birth (loophole!), realizes he is doomed, and submits to his enemy.
    Macduff triumphs and brings the head of the traitor Macbeth to Malcolm. Malcolm declares
    peace and goes to Scone to be crowned king.

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