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Macbeth

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Act II: Scene 1
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Act III: Scene 1
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Act V: Scene 7
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Act V: Scene 9

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Macbeth
Lady Macbeth
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Macduff
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Malcolm

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Act II: Scene 1

husbandry in heaven (4) the gods are economical with their starlight

cleave to my consent (25) approve of my plan

augment (27) support

dudgeon (46) handle

gouts (46) drops

Hecate (52) goddess of witchcraft

Tarquin (46) murderous king of Rome

prate (58) prattle

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