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The Witches Prophecy

In Act 1, Scene 3 Macbeth and Banquo meet the witches, who prophesy that Macbeth will become Thane of Cawdor and King of Scotland, while Banquo's descendants will be kings.

Macbeth's Ambition

In Act 1, Scene 5, Lady Macbeth learns of the prophecy and influences Macbeth to murder King Duncan to fulfill it.

Duncan’s Murder

In Act 2, Scene 2, Macbeth murders King Duncan in his castle, with Lady Macbeth assisting in covering it up.

Macbeth Becomes King

In Act 2, Scene 4 Macbeth is crowned King of Scotland following Duncan’s death, while dealing with guilt and paranoia.

Banquo’s Murder

In Act 3, Scene 3, Macbeth arranges the murder of Banquo out of fear for his descendants, but Banquo’s son, Fleance, escapes.

Macbeth’s Tyranny

In Act 3, Scene 4-5, Macbeth rules with fear and paranoia, haunted by the ghosts and fearing threats to his reign.

Macbeth’s Downfall

In Act 5, Scene 5-8, Macduff kills Macbeth, and Lady Macbeth dies, possibly by suicide, due to overwhelming guilt.