Macbeth

Front

We meet the witches, Macbeth is victorious in his war

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Exposition

Front

The witches predict Macbeth’s fate

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Inciting Accident

Front

Macbeth is wanting power, and wants to keep his power, so he kills King Duncan

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Rising Action

Front

Macbeth murders Banquo

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Climax

Front

The witches give Macbeth more prophecies, and Macbeth kills Macduff's family

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Falling Action

Front

Macduff kills Macbeth in the final battle and Malcolm, son of Duncan, becomes king

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Resolution

Front

A noble character whose downfall results from a personal flaw.

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Tragic Hero

Front

Excessive pride that often leads to the hero’s downfall.

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Hubris

Front

A serious error or weakness in judgment.

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Fatal Flaw

Front

 The audience’s emotional release of pity and fear at the end of a tragedy.

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Catharsis