Macbeth - A short summary
Short Summary Macbeth a Scottish nobleman, the Thane of Glamis and cousin of Duncan king of Scotland was a brave and fine soldier was fighting against the Thane of Cawdor. In the battle, the Thane of Cawdor was taken prisoner. Victorious Macbeth returned with his friend Banquo soldier on their way back they had to cross a heath. Suddenly a flash of lighting showed three mysterious figures in front of them. They looked like witches. They addressed Macbeth as Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor and king of Scotland. Also they predicted to Banquo that his sons would be kings. Then they disappeared. They stood in amazement, at the same time two noblemen came and gave a surprising news that King Duncan made him thane of Cawdor. This planted the seed of wicked ambition in Macbeth’s mind to be a king, Banquo felt that Macbeth would try by wicked means, to make himself king. King Duncan decided to visit Macbeth to honour his victory. Macbeth sent a letter to his wife lady Macbeth expla...