macbeth

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In the beginning, there were three old hags (witches), three prophecies, and 2 men. Will the prophecies come true? Who knows! A story about a great warrior who will do whatever it takes to become King of Scotland. Macbeth's story takes place in Scotland, in the time of Shakespeare. The three witches are creating a magic potion that will bring to light an evil prophecy. Macbeth and Banquo (supposedly friends) encounter the witches, while returning from a battle. The old hags give them three prophecies: Macbeth will be made Thane of Cawdor and become King of Scotland. Later on, one of Banquo's descendent will become King of Scotland. Macbeth does not believe the prophecies until he is made Thane of Cawdor.

King Duncan of Scotland, his sons, Malcolm and Donalblian, and Macbeth dine together at Macbeth's castle. Lady Macbeth persuades her husband to kill the King. Macbeth secretly murders King Duncan and is crowned King of Scotland. In remembering the prophecy about Banquo's heir, Macbeth becomes paranoid that he arranges for Banquo's and his son, Fleance's, death. Unfortunately, Fleance escaped but Banquo is dead. Banquo's ghost visits Macbeth, which causes him to behave abnormally. One of his invitees, Macduff, plots to defeat him.

Macbeth visits the witches and asks for their help. They tell him that: first, he should be wary of Macduff. Second, he is incapable of being harmed by "any man born woman". Third, he will be safe until "Birnam Wood comes to Dusinane castle". Being very cautious, Macbeth seizes Macduff's castle and terminates his family. Afterwards, Lady Macbeth sees figments of King Duncan's blood on her palm and tries to wipe it off. Eventually, she commits suicide. Macduff and Malcolm's army approach Dusinane castle (Macbeth's castle) disguised as branches from Birnam Wood. Macbeth is beheaded after discovering that Macduff was not "born of woman". Malcolm is crowned King of Scotland. Years later, Fleance becomes King of Scotland. Wouldn't you say that the witches' prophecies were fullfilled?