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1. Macbeth: Full Play Summary | SparkNotes
Link: https://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/macbeth/summary/
Description: WEBMacbeth Full Play Summary. The play begins with the brief appearance of a trio of witches and then moves to a military camp, where the Scottish King Duncan hears the news that his generals, Macbeth and Banquo, have defeated two separate invading armies—one from Ireland, led by the rebel Macdonwald, and one from Norway.
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2. Macbeth by William Shakespeare Plot Summary | LitCharts
Link: https://www.litcharts.com/lit/macbeth/summary
Description: WEBMacbeth is made king, and because they ran, Duncan's sons become the prime suspects in their father's murder. Because he knows the witches' prophecy, Banquo is suspicious of Macbeth. And because of the prophecy that Banquo's line will reign as kings, Macbeth sees Banquo as a threat.
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3. Macbeth: Play Summary | CliffsNotes
Link: https://www.cliffsnotes.com/literature/m/macbeth/play-summary
Description: WEBPlay Summary. Set in medieval Scotland and partly based on a true historical account, Macbeth charts the bloody rise to power and tragic downfall of the warrior Macbeth. Already a successful soldier in the army of King Duncan, Macbeth is informed by Three Witches that he is to become king.
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4. Summary of Macbeth | Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
Link: https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/explore-shakespeare/shakespedia/shakespeares-plays/macbeth/
Description: WEBMacbeth Summary. Three witches tell the Scottish general Macbeth that he will be King of Scotland. Encouraged by his wife, Macbeth kills the king, becomes the new king, and kills more people out of paranoia. Civil war erupts to overthrow Macbeth, resulting in more death. Read our Macbeth Character Summaries; More detail: 2 minute read. Act I
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5. Macbeth: Study Guide | SparkNotes
Link: https://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/macbeth/
Description: WEBOverview. Macbeth by William Shakespeare, which is believed to have been written around 1606, is a timeless tragedy that delves into the corrosive effects of unchecked ambition. Set against the backdrop of medieval Scotland, the play follows the tragic downfall of Macbeth, at first a brave and honorable general.
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6. Macbeth | Summary, Characters, & Facts | Britannica
Link: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Macbeth-by-Shakespeare
Description: WEB5 days ago · Macbeth, tragedy in five acts by William Shakespeare, written sometime in 1606–07 and published in the First Folio of 1623. The play chronicles Macbeth’s seizing of power and subsequent destruction, both his rise and his fall the result of blind ambition.
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7. Macbeth Act 1: Scenes 1–4 Summary & Analysis | SparkNotes
Link: https://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/macbeth/section1/
Description: WEBA summary of Act 1: Scenes 1–4 in William Shakespeare's Macbeth. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of Macbeth and what it means. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans.
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8. Macbeth Summary - eNotes.com
Link: https://www.enotes.com/topics/macbeth
Description: WEBMacbeth Summary. Shakespeare’s Macbeth tells the story of Macbeth, a Scottish lord who receives a prophecy saying that he will become King of Scotland. Here are some...
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9. Macbeth: Synopsis & Plot Summary - PlayShakespeare.com
Link: https://www.playshakespeare.com/macbeth/synopsis
Description: WEBPlot Summary. Three witches anticipate a meeting with Macbeth. King Duncan hears a report of how his generals Macbeth and Banquo defeated the Norwegians and the Scottish rebels. The witches gather on a heath and meet the generals returning from the war. They predict Macbeth will become Thane of Cawdor, and one day king, and that Banquo will …
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10. The Tragedy of Macbeth: Plot Summary - Shakespeare Online
Link: https://www.shakespeare-online.com/plots/macbethps.html
Description: WEBMacbeth: Plot Summary (Acts 1 and 2) Act 1, Scene 1 Amidst thunder and lightening, three witches meet to plan their encounter with Macbeth, a Scottish general and the Thane of Glamis. They agree to gather again at twilight upon a heath that Macbeth will cross on his way home from battle. Act 1, Scene 2
