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May 10, 1311
The Beginning...
Macbeth and Banquo meet the Weird Sisters who call Macbeth Thane of Cawdor and tell him he will become king. -
May 11, 1311
Planning the Murder
Macbeth plans how Duncan will be killed and then invites him over. -
May 12, 1311
Lady Macbeth Intervenes
Macbeth is unsure that he will be able to murder Duncan. When Lady Macbeth hears of this, she insults him which makes him carry on with his plans. -
May 13, 1311
Malcolm as King
A problem arises in Macbeth's plan. Malcolm is named the heir to Duncan. -
May 14, 1311
Warnings
Banquo warns Macbeth the the witches must be taken seriously. -
May 15, 1311
The Murder
Duncan's guards are drugged and the murder is carried out. The bloody daggars are left with the guard so it appears as if they killed Duncan. -
May 16, 1311
...and Round 2
Scared, Macbeth kills Duncan's guards. -
May 17, 1311
Bye Bye Sons
Duncan's sons are scared after their father's murder and go to Scotland. -
May 18, 1311
The Murder of Banquo
Macbeth hires murderers to take care of Banquo and his son, Fleance, as they are leaving town. The plan goes array and Fleance is not killed, only Banquo. -
May 19, 1311
Ghosts Everywhere
Macbeth is at the banquet and sees Banquo's ghost, a scary image to him which leaves him feeling guilty for the murder. -
May 20, 1311
Apparitions
Macbeth visits the Weird Sisters again and they have 3 apparitions for him: 1. They told him to beware of Macduff. 2. They told him he will not be defeated by anyone born of a woman. 3. They told him that he wont be defeated until the Birnam Woods come to Dunsinane Castle. -
May 21, 1311
Yet Another Murder...
Macbeth kills Macduff's family, out of fear (once again). -
May 22, 1311
THE END
Macduff's army hides in the Birnam woods. Macbeth believes he will not be killed so he insists on fighting with his men. Macbeth is killed by Macduff because Macduff did not have a natural birth. Macbeth's head is displayed for everyone to see.