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Macbeth

Macbeth

William Shakespeare

In Macbeth, William Shakespeare's tragedy about power, ambition, deceit, and murder, the Three Witches foretell Macbeth's rise to King of Scotland but also prophesy that future kings will descend from Banquo, a fellow army captain. Prodded by his ambitious wife, Lady Macbeth, he murders King Duncan, becomes king, and sends mercenaries to kill Banquo and his sons. His attempts to defy the prophesy fail, however: Macduff kills Macbeth, and Duncan's son Malcolm becomes king.

Take the Quiz What do the weird sisters promise to Macbeth?
  1. The kingdom of Scotland
  2. Everlasting life
  3. Victory in battle
  4. A large family
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