Macbeth Summary

Macbeth, a Scottish nobleman, encounters witches who predict his rise to power. Driven by ambition and spurred by his wife, he murders King Duncan to become king. Guilt and paranoia lead him to kill Banquo, but Banquo's ghost haunts him. The witches' new prophecies give Macbeth false confidence, but his tyranny leads to rebellion. Macduff, not born of a woman, ultimately kills Macbeth, and Malcolm becomes king.

What does Macbeth question about his fate after meeting the witches?

How does Lady Macbeth react to Macbeth's letter about the witches' prophecies?

How does Macbeth justify the murder of Duncan to himself?

What internal conflict does Macbeth face regarding King Duncan's murder?

What is the significance of the floating bloody dagger that appears to Macbeth?

What does Macbeth learn about the witches' prophecies later in the story?

What are the consequences of Macbeth's actions by the end of the story?