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Macbeth, tragedy in five acts by William Shakespeare, written sometime in 1606–07 and published in the First Folio of 1623. The play chronicles Macbeth’s seizing of power and subsequent destruction, both his rise and his fall the result of blind ambition.
Jul 31, 2015 · Synopsis: Macbeth, set primarily in Scotland, mixes witchcraft, prophecy, and murder. Three “Weïrd Sisters” appear to Macbeth and his comrade Banquo after a battle and prophesy that Macbeth will be king and that the descendants of Banquo will also reign.
Jan 14, 2022 · The Tragedy of Macbeth: Directed by Joel Coen. With Denzel Washington, Frances McDormand, Alex Hassell, Bertie Carvel. A Scottish lord becomes convinced by a trio of witches that he will become the next King of Scotland, and his ambitious wife supports him in his plans of seizing power.
While Duncan is asleep, Macbeth stabs him, despite his doubts and a number of supernatural portents, including a vision of a bloody dagger. When Duncan’s death is discovered the next morning, Macbeth kills the chamberlains—ostensibly out of rage at their crime—and easily assumes the kingship.
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.
Macbeth by William Shakespeare, which is believed to have been written around 1606, is a timeless tragedy that delves into the corrosive effects of unchecked ambition. Set against the backdrop of medieval Scotland, the play follows the tragic downfall of Macbeth, at first a brave and honorable general.
Macbeth does murder sleep', the innocent sleep, 695. Sleep that knits up the ravell'd sleeve of care, The death of each day's life, sore labour's bath, Balm of hurt minds, great nature's second course, Chief nourisher in life's feast,—. Lady Macbeth.
Act I. 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.
As upon thee, Macbeth, their speeches shine-- Why, by the verities on thee made good, May they not be my oracles as well, And set me up in hope? But hush! no more. [Sennet sounded. Enter MACBETH, as king, LADY] MACBETH, as queen, LENNOX, ROSS, Lords, Ladies, and Attendants]
The Tragedy of Macbeth | The William Shakespeare Project. The Tragedy of Macbeth (1606) Scenes - (28 total) Complete Text. Act I. Scene 1. A desert place. Scene 2. A camp near Forres. Scene 3. A heath near Forres. Scene 4. Forres. The palace. Scene 5. Inverness. Macbeth's castle. Scene 6. Before Macbeth's castle. Scene 7. Macbeth's castle. Act II.
