macbeth

Banquo's unease

Banquo expresses discomfort regarding the witches' prophecies affecting his thoughts.

Macbeth's hallucination

Macbeth hallucinates a bloody dagger leading him to Duncan's chamber, symbolizing his guilt.

Regicide

The act of murdering a king, which Macbeth commits against King Duncan.

'Sleep no more'

A voice Macbeth hears, signifying the guilt that will rob him of peace after murdering Duncan.

Lady Macbeth's role

Lady Macbeth drugs Duncan's guards and compels Macbeth to murder Duncan.

'Will all great Neptune's ocean wash this blood'

Macbeth struggles with the guilt of his actions, feeling that no amount of water can cleanse his hands of the blood.

Macduff's discovery

Macduff finds King Duncan's murdered body during his visit to the castle.

Murder of Duncan's guards

Macbeth kills the drugged guards to silence them, feigning anger over their betrayal.

Suspicion of Malcolm and Donalbain

Duncan's sons flee Scotland, making them appear guilty and suspect in their father's murder.

Unnatural events in Scotland

Ross and Macduff discuss the dark events occurring since Duncan's murder, indicating a disturbance in nature.

Macbeth's coronation

Macbeth is crowned king at Scone after Duncan's death, while Macduff chooses not to attend.

Banquo's suspicions

Banquo questions how Macbeth attained the throne and remembers the witches' prophecies.

Macbeth's insecurity

After becoming king, Macbeth fears the witches' prophecy that Banquo's descendants will inherit the throne.

Ambush of Banquo and Fleance

Macbeth arranges for Banquo and his son Fleance to be murdered, but only Banquo is killed.

Banquo's ghost

During the banquet, Macbeth sees Banquo's ghost, causing him to act erratically.

Hecate's intervention

Hecate, the goddess of witchcraft, chastises the witches for dealing with Macbeth without her, plotting his downfall.

Seeds of rebellion

Lennox and a Lord discuss the growing suspicion towards Macbeth and the gathering of forces against him.