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Macbeth

Macbeth. Act III. Act III Scene: I. The story begins in the Palace at forres. Where Banquo is thinking nervously about the witches prophecies. Witches said that Macbeth will become king. Banquo is invited by Macbeth to join the feast their hosting that evening.

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Macbeth

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  1. Macbeth Act III

  2. Act III Scene: I • The story begins in the Palace at forres. • Where Banquo is thinking nervously about the witches prophecies. • Witches said that Macbeth will become king. • Banquo is invited by Macbeth to join the feast their hosting that evening. • Where they will discuss the problem of Malcolm and Donalbain, who were plotting against the crown. • Macbeth shows how Banquo is the only man he needs to fear from taking his crown away. • Macbeth hires two men to murder Banquo. • But first Macbeth must make them seem as they have to seek revenge on Banquo. • The men agree to murder Banquo.

  3. Scene II • Macbeth is explaining that he still has a feeling of discontent. • Because he believes the problem is not yet finished. • That there are still threats to the throne. • He and his wife are planning to get rid of Banquo and Fleance, by first making them feel that they care for them.

  4. Scene III • The murderers that Macbeth hired wait outside the palace for Banquo and Fleance. • They kill Banquo, but Fleance gets away. • Before Banquo dies he tells his son to avenge his death.

  5. Scene IV • Feast begins with Macbeth and his wife entering as king and queen. • When Macbeth hears the news that Fleance escaped, he gets angry. • He feels his throne is still up for the taking if Fleance is still Alive. • Banquo appears as a ghost to Macbeth at the round table, Macbeth begins speaking to Banquo. • Embarrassing Macbeth and Lady Macbeth because the guest thought it was very odd. • Macduff no longer wants to become King. • So Macbeth plans to visit the witches to find out who is also a threat to the throne.

  6. Scenes V-VI • Witches know Macbeth will come tomato. • They plan to get rid of the sprits and images that cause him to feel insecure. • Banquo’s murder has been blamed on Fleance. • But Lennox and the lord believe that Macbeth is guilty of the Murders. • Macduff and Malcolm plan with the King of England to start a war with Scotland and kill Macbeth. • So that Scotland will be free from Macbeth.

  7. Themes • Ambition: Macbeth Ambition to take the throne results in deaths of Banquo and Duncan. • Absolutism: Macbeth wants all power in Scotland, power hungry. • Prophecy: The Witches prophecies started this whole thing of tyranny.

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