![]() (2) Macbeth is a subject to the king and has vowed loyalty (1) Duncan is a benevolent and good king Macbeth’s decision, influenced greatly by his wife, to kill Duncan violates three principles: Act I is full of contrasts where “fair is foul and foul is fair,” none more glaring than Macbeth, who is brave and loyal on the battlefield and ambitious and disloyal off it. Lady Macbeth chastises her husband for his weakness.īrief Analysis: The play’s beginning forebodes ill and establishes a dark mood for the entire play. Macbeth informs his wife that he has changed his mind about assassinating the king. Scene 7: Macbeth ponders the situation but finds no reason to slay the king other than his own ambition, which undoubtedly will bring unforetold evils upon himself. Scene 6: Duncan arrives and praises Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. She resolves, therefore, to convince her husband to follow his ambition and puts her femine gentleness aside and vows to have Duncan killed before he leaves Inverness (Macbeth’s castle). ![]() She fears, however, that Macbeth’s ambition is too much tempered by his kindness. Scene 5: Lady Macbeth reads aloud a letter from her husband. Macbeth leaves early to inform his wife and prepare for the king’s arrival. Duncan plans to dine at Macbeth’s castle that evening. Macbeth immediately considers Malcolm an obstacle. Scene 4: Duncan announces Malcolm as the heir to his throne. Macbeth wonders whether the throne will come to him through natural events or if he must commit dark deeds to obtain it. Ross and Angus arrive and inform Macbeth, already in deep thought over the witches' prophecy, he has been named thane of Cawdor. The witches proclaim that Macbeth will be crowned king and that Banquo’s descendants will gain the throne. Scene 3: Macbeth approaches the three witches who hail him as thane of Glamis (his known title) and thane of Cawdor (unknown to Macbeth). Duncan announces Macbeth will be named the new thane of Cawdor. He learns the rebellious thane of Cawdor has been defeated. Scene 2: King Duncan receives news of Macbeth and Banquo’s heroic deeds on the battlefield. No other nobleman can match him.Scene 1: Three witches plan to meet Macbeth on a Scottish moor. Let's follow him, since he’s prudently gone ahead to his castle prepare for my reception. That’s true, worthy Banquo Macbeth’s very brave, and his achievements nourish me so much, it’s like a banquet. Let my eyes not see what my hands are doing, but let me be bold enough to do what I would normally be afraid to look at. I don’t want your light to shine on my horrible desires. Malcolm, heir to the throne! That’s an obstacle in my way to the throne, unless I can get over it or prevent it somehow. I’ll go ahead to inform my wife the good news of your visit. MacbethĪttending to you is an honor everything else is mere labor. Let’s go to your castle at Inverness, where I’ll strengthen our bonds by being your guest. But he’s not the only one to be honored noble titles will shine like stars on all those who deserve them. Sons, relatives, lords, and you others who are close to me, I’d like to announce that I’m naming my oldest son, Malcolm, the Prince of Cumberland, heir to the throne. My joy is so immense that it is embarrassed and trying to hide itself behind tears. If ever I have any success, all the credit goes to you. ![]() Let me embrace you and regard you as a close friend. Noble Banquo, you’re just as deserving, and must be just as honored as Macbeth. I’ve planted the seeds of greatness in you, and I’ll work to see that they flourish. We’re only doing what we must do, which is to safeguard you in every way while seeking your love and honor. Your role is to receive our services, and our duties to you and your government are like children’s duties to their parents or servants’ duties to their masters. Providing you service and loyalty is a reward in itself. If only you deserved less, so that the amount of my thanks and payments would have been appropriate! All I can say is that you deserve more than anyone can reward you. Your successes pile up so fast that my thanks to you can’t keep up. ![]() Macbeth, my worthiest nobleman, I’m feeling guilty for the insufficient gratitude I’ve shown you.
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