Act 5, Scene 3 Summary Location: Dunsinane, a room in the castle Characters: Macbeth, Doctor, Seyton, Servant, and attendants Events: A servant delivers news of an approaching army, to Macbeth. He tries to comfort himself with the Witches prediction. Macbeth realises it is not possible for him to live a well-respected and relaxed life in […]

Act 5, Scene 2 Summary Location: The country near Dunsinane Characters: Menteth, Angus, Cathness, Lenox Events: The Scottish rebels against Macbeth approach Dunsinane. Meanwhile, the Thanes discuss Macbeth’s unusual behaviour and his loss of control. The Scottish army march towards Birham to meet the English army (led my Malcolm and Macduff) that will aid them […]

Act 5, Scene 1 Summary Location: Dunsinane, a room in the castle Characters: Doctor, Gentlewoman, Lady Macbeth, Events: A gentlewoman informs a doctor of Lady Macbeth’s behaviour whilst sleepwalking. She then appears in the room, asleep. In her sleep, Lady Macbeth imagines she is washing blood off her hands and talks about the murders that […]

Act 4, Scene 3 Summary Location: England. A room in the King’s palace. Characters: Malcolm, Macduff, Doctor, Rosse Events: In England, Macduff visits Malcolm. Malcolm is very suspicious of Macduff, thinking he might betray him to Macbeth, and Macduff is appalled by this. Malcolm wants to test Macduff to see if he can trust him […]

Act 4, Scene 1 Summary Location: A dark cave Characters: 1 Witch, 2 Witch, 3 Witch, Hecate, Macbeth, 1 Apparation, 2 Apparation, 3 Apparartion, Lenox Events: The Witches prepare a magic potion for their meeting with Macbeth and Hecate enters to congratulate the Witches on their trouble. Macbeth arrives to ask the Witches of what […]

Act 4, Scene 2 Summary Location: Fife. A room in Macduff’s castle. Characters: Lady Macduff, Rosse, Son, Messenger, Murderer Events: Lady Macduff tells Rosse that Macduff fleeing to England showed no concern for his wife and childen. She thinks that he lacks the feelings of a father and husband and his actions are driven purely […]

Act 3, Scene 6 Summary Location: Somewhere in Scotland Characters: Lenox, Lord Events: Lenox expresses his supsicion towards Macbeth to a Lord. He also explains the number of ironic events that have occured. The lord than reports that Macduff is currently meeting with the English King and is in search for support in a attack […]

Act 3, Scene 4 Summary Location: A room of state in the palace. Characters: Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, Rosse, Lennox, 1 Murderer, Lords, and Attendants Events: Macbeth welcomes everyone to the banquet he is holding. He pretends to be downhearted about Banquo’s absence when in reality he has just ordered him to be killed. Aside, the […]

Act 3, Scene 5 Summary Location: Somewhere in Scotland Characters: 1 Witch, Hecate Events: Hecate (the Witch Goddess) scolds the Witches for not involving her in their association with Macbeth. She vows to be the cause of Macbeth’s destruction. Quote: “He shall spurn fate, scorn death, and bear His hopes ‘bove wisdom, grace and fear; […]

Act 3, Scene 2 Summary Location: A room in the palace Characters: Lady Macbeth, a Servant, Macbeth, Events: Lady Macbeth explains that although they achieved what they desired, by killing Duncan and becoming King and Queen, they are still unhappy. Macbeth is fearful of the consequences of killing Banquo and Fleance and feels as if […]