Macbeth Study Guide
Macbeth study guide contains a biography of William Shakespeare, literature essays, a complete e-text, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.
Act 1
The play takes place in Scotland. Duncan, the king of Scotland, is at war with the king of Norway. As the play opens, he learns of Macbeth's bravery in a victorious battle against Macdonald—a Scot who sided with the Norwegians. At the same time, news arrives concerning the arrest of the treacherous Thane of Cawdor. Duncan decides to give the title of Thane of Cawdor to Macbeth.
As Macbeth and Banquo return home from battle, they meet three witches. The witches predict that Macbeth will be thane of Cawdor and king of Scotland, and that Banquo will be the father of kings. After the witches disappear, Macbeth and Banquo meet two noblemen Ross and Angus, who announce Macbeth's new title as thane of Cawdor. Upon hearing this, Macbeth begins…
Read the full Macbeth Summary
- Macbeth Summary
- About Macbeth
- Character List
- Glossary of Terms
- Major Themes
- Summary and Analysis of Act 1
- Summary and Analysis of Act 2
- Summary and Analysis of Act 3
- Summary and Analysis of Act 4
- Summary and Analysis of Act 5
- On Shakespearean Theater
- Shakespearean Adaptations
- Related Links on Macbeth
- Suggested Essay Questions
- Test Yourself! - Quiz 1
- Test Yourself! - Quiz 2
- Test Yourself! - Quiz 3
- Test Yourself! - Quiz 4
- Author of ClassicNote and Sources
Macbeth Essays and Related Content
- Macbeth: Major Themes
- Macbeth: Essays
- Macbeth: E-Text
- Macbeth: Questions
- Macbeth: Purchase the Novel and Related Material
- William Shakespeare: Biography
act2 scene 2 who was knocking at the door right after the murder
Were the witches making macbeth kill those he did.
