Macbeth Plot
Macbeth, written by William Shakespeare, tells the story of a Scottish
lord that is blinded by greed and ambition for power. It all started
when a trio of witches advised Macbeth of a prophecy that said he
would once be leader of Scotland. Blinded by greed and ambition for
power Macbeth bloodthirstily stabs and kills the present king, King
Duncan and comes to power, known as King Macbeth I of Scotland.
Experiencing guilt and paranoia he is forced to kill more people who
may be a threat to his reign and this eventually results in a civil war.
Shortly after Macbeth and his wife die and a new leader rises to power.
Sam, Henry and my suspicions were relatively correct, as we were right
in inferring that the three witches told Macbeth he would be King of
Scotland, that he then was blinded by need for power, and that he then
killed the king and came to power, although as for the rest we were
unsure.
1. “All hail Macbeth, that shall be king hereafter”.
The third witch that advises him of his rise to power quotes this famous
quote. This quote means that from now on Macbeth will rule and
everyone hail Macbeth.
2. “Fair and noble hostess we are your guests tonight.”
King Duncan quotes this to Lady Macbeth. This means that the
Macbeths must be hosting the King and he is indicating that tonight he
is to be lead around and told things he should be told, as he is the guest.
3. “Is this a dagger I see before me?”
Macbeth famously quotes this statement. This quote means that
Macbeth is preparing himself to murder King Duncan. He is imagining
a dagger hovering before him and that this will be the weapon that will
begin his reign in power.