Shakespeare's Macbeth - A Scene By Scene Synopsis (Act 5)
Macbeth Synopsis - Act 5 Scene 1
In troubled Scotland, at Dunsinane Castle, Lady Macbeth is on the brink of destruction. She has been left alone, Macbeth being out in the field preparing his army. Her lady-in-waiting is anxious. Lady Macbeth has been walking and, worse, talking in her sleep. The loyal gentlewoman calls in the doctor to diagnose her illness, but she refuses to tell him what Lady Macbeth revealed. The doctor learns soon enough. Lady Macbeth passes them in a blind trance, rubbing her hands frantically as if to ...

Shakespeare's Macbeth - A Scene By Scene Synopsis (Act 4)
Macbeth - Synopsis (Act 4 Scene 1)
On the heath, the witches mix their horrible brew, chanting and dancing around the cauldron. Hecat appears briefly to check their sinister work before Macbeth arrives. Macbeth demands that the witches answer whatever he may ask, despite the consequences. The first witch asks if he would rather hear the higher powers of darkness, and, throwing caution to the wind, Macbeth agrees. The first apparition, an armed head, warns Macbeth to beware Macduff. The second apparition, a bloody child, tells...

Shakespeare's Macbeth - A Scene By Scene Synopsis (Act 2)
Macbeth Synopsis - Act 2 Scene 1
It is after midnight. The night is silent, dark and ominous. Banquo is reluctant to sleep - last night he dreamed of the weird sisters. His mind is heavy as he speaks with his son Fleance in the castle courtyard. Macbeth enters, and Banquo brings up the subject of the witches' prophecies. They agree to discuss it soon, and Banquo goes to bed. Macbeth, alone, and contemplating the act before him, is stricken with hallucination. A dagger hangs in the air, seeming to lead him to Duncan's room....

Shakespeare's Macbeth - A Scene By Scene Synopsis (Act 1)
Macbeth Synopsis - Act 1 Scene 1
The play Macbeth begins on a desolate heath, in Scotland, split by thunder and lightening. In the midst of the storm, three witches plan to waylay Macbeth after the battle, which is raging in the distance, is over. For More Macbeth Topics Of Interest Click on the links below. Lady Macbeth - A Fiend Or A Caring Wife? ♥ Was Macbeth A Villain Or A Victim? Macbeth Themes - Ambition and Power ♥ Macbeth Themes - Relationships Macbeth Themes - Good and Evil

Shakespeare's Macbeth - A Scene By Scene Synopsis (Act 3)
Macbeth Synopsis - Act 3 Scene 1
At the palace in Forres, Banquo reflects on the newly crowned king's rise to power. He suspects Macbeth of foul play but has not challenged him. Banquo cannot forget the witch's prophecy that he will father a line of kings. In some ways their fates are meshed. Macbeth interrupts Banquo's thoughts, commanding him to be at the evening banquet. Banquo is to be chief guest. Macbeth draws information from Banquo about his movements for the rest of the day, discovering that he plans to ride a fair...