1, Three witches meet on a heath in a thunderstorm., 2, As the two generals stand, stunned, news arrives that King Duncan has made Macbeth Thane of Cawdor, in honor of his victory., 3, Macbeth and Banquo, two Scottish generals, have just bravely defeated and army of rebels, much to the delight of King Duncan, and are returning home across a barren heath., 4, Suddenly, as if from nowhere, three witches appear, The first witch greets Macbeth as Thane of Glamis, which is his correct title. The second greets him as Thane of Cawdor, which he is not, and the third as King of Scotland, which is Duncan's position., 5, Just before the witches vanish, they also prophesy that Banquo will never be king, but that he would father kings., 6, The witches' first prediction has come true! Macbeth sends a letter to his ambitious wife. Would he soon be king?, 7, When Macbeth reaches his castle, Lady Macbeth, her mind already fixed on the crown, is plotting King Duncan's death., 8, King Duncan arrives with his two sons: Malcom and Donalbain. They have come to thank Macbeth for his bravery in battle. Lady Macbeth plays the charming hostess, but secretly urges her husband to kill the king that night., 9, Lady Macbeth summons her husband and pours scorns on his doubts and hesitation.

Macbeth Act I

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