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Macbeth Act 1 Scene 5

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ACT ONE, SCENE FIVE Lady Macbeth reads the letter her husband sent her regarding his encounter with the witches. She reads of him being prophesised the Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor and King of Scotland. As she knows that her husband is already Thane of Glamis, and has now just been awarded Thane of Cawdor, she decides they must kill King Duncan for the last of the prophecy to occur. She insults Macbeth for his compassion and goodness, saying he does not have the courage to go through with the murder. A servant enters and informs her that the King will be staying at their castle that night. Macbeth arrives and they plan to kill King Duncan that night. ACT THREE SCENE FOUR (DISCUSSED IN MODERNISATION) A royal banquet is underway for Macbeth,
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