The play begins with three witches meeting on a desolate heath. They plan to meet Macbeth after a battle.
Act 1, Scene 2:
King Duncan learns about the battle against rebels led by Macdonwald and a traitor, the Thane of Cawdor. Macbeth emerges as a valiant hero.
Act 1, Scene 3:
The witches greet Macbeth with prophecies. They hail him as Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, and future King. Banquo receives prophecies about his descendants becoming kings.
Act 1, Scene 4:
Duncan praises Macbeth for his bravery and declares him the new Thane of Cawdor, as the previous Thane is to be executed for treason.
Act 1, Scene 5:
Lady Macbeth reads a letter from her husband about the witches' prophecies. She fears Macbeth is too kind to seize the throne and plans to persuade him to take action.
Act 1, Scene 6: King Duncan and his entourage arrive at Macbeth's castle. Lady Macbeth welcomes them, while Macbeth hesitates about the murder plot.
Act 1, Scene 1:
The play begins with three witches meeting on a desolate heath. They plan to meet Macbeth after a battle.
Act 1, Scene 2:
King Duncan learns about the battle against rebels led by Macdonwald and a traitor, the Thane of Cawdor. Macbeth emerges as a valiant hero.
Act 1, Scene 3:
The witches greet Macbeth with prophecies. They hail him as Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, and future King. Banquo receives prophecies about his descendants becoming kings.
Act 1, Scene 4:
Duncan praises Macbeth for his bravery and declares him the new Thane of Cawdor, as the previous Thane is to be executed for treason.
Act 1, Scene 5:
Lady Macbeth reads a letter from her husband about the witches' prophecies. She fears Macbeth is too kind to seize the throne and plans to persuade him to take action.
Act 1, Scene 6: King Duncan and his entourage arrive at Macbeth's castle. Lady Macbeth welcomes them, while Macbeth hesitates about the murder plot.