Question

reflection about the play macbeth

Answer 1

A trio of witches tells Macbeth that he will become king. This inspires the once-loyal nobleman to betray his king. He murders King Duncan in his sleep, then frames the guards for the crime. As a result of this subterfuge, Macbeth is crowned king.

Macbeth's best friend, Banquo, was present for the witches' prophecy and suspects that Macbeth is responsible for King Duncan's murder. To protect himself, Macbeth has Banquo killed.When another man, Macduff, grows suspicious of Macbeth, the arrogant king has Macduff's family killed. A vengeful Macduff joins a plot to overthrow Macbeth.Overcome with remorse, Lady Macbeth kills herself. Macbeth, meanwhile, has received three new prophecies that he believes make him invincible in battle.Macduff and Malcolm march on Macbeth, who realizes too late that the witches' prophecies foretold his downfall and not his success. Macduff kills Macbeth is the play's final act.