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Read the full play summary, an in-depth character analysis of Macbeth, and explanations of important quotes from Macbeth. From a general summary to chapter summaries to explanations of famous quotes, the SparkNotes Macbeth Study Guide has everything you need to ace quizzes, tests, and essays.
- Act 1: Scenes 1–4
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- Plot Summary
A short summary of William Shakespeare's Macbeth. This free...
- Important Quotes
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- No Fear Translation
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- Macbeth
We may classify Macbeth as irrevocably evil, but his weak...
- Key Facts
Full title The Tragedy of Macbeth. Author William...
- Metaphors & Similes
A list of the metaphors and similes in Macbeth SparkNotes...
- Plot Analysis
Full Play Analysis. Macbeth is a tragedy that tells the...
- Antagonist
Duncan opposes Macbeth by holding the throne Macbeth...
- Mastery Quizzes
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- Act 1: Scenes 1–4
Read every line of Shakespeare’s original text alongside a modern English translation.
Scene 1. Banquo and Fleance walk the halls of Macbeth’s castle at night. Macbeth has a vision of a dagger in the air before him. Macbeth heads to Duncan's bedchamber. Scene 2. Macbeth returns to Lady Macbeth after killing Duncan. Lady Macbeth plants the murder weapons in Duncan's bedchamber to frame the chamberlains.
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