In act one, Macbeth and Banquo found three witches. The witches predict that Mabeth will get two good offers. One of them being the Thane of Cawdor, and the other was King of Scotland. Even though Banquo's long distant family will be kings, he isn't promised to have the kingdom himself. The witches leave but the generals are still wanting to hear more.
Soon after, King Duncan crowned Macbeth Thane of Cawdor. This was a reward because Macbeth had been so successful in so many battles. Lady Macbeth hears about her husband's new title and promises to help him become king, no matter what she has to do. King Duncan planned on coming back to Macbeth's castle. Lady Macbeth and Macbeth planned on killing him.
Once Duncan gets back to Mabeths castle, Macbeth plots how he will kill him. He is going to wait until everyone is sleeping.
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Macbeth thinks about how Banquo's family will inherit the throne and it could go to him and his son. He then thinks he has to kill them both. Banquo is killed, but his son gets away.That same night at a banquet, Macbeth sees a ghost of Banquo. Macbeth starts freaking out and his wife tries to calm him down.
Macbeth goes to try and find the witches and they say he will be safe until Birnam Wood marches against him in battle. He is also told he should not fear anyone born a woman. Then they tell him Banquo's son will get the Scottish succession. Macbeth gets mad and slaughters Macduff's family. Maduff leaves to go find one of Duncan's sons, Malcolm. While Malcolm is full of grief and anger, Macduff tells him he should raise an army against Macbeth.
Macbeth is told that Birnam Wood is coming towards them. They are carrying tree branches so they can be camouflaged. Then, Lady Macbeth, while sleepwalking, tells her doctor all the things she's done. She then commits suicide. While the battle is just starting, Macbeth hears about his wife and he mourns her