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Act 1 Scene 2: From The Nave To The Chaps
After the war is over, Macbeth is seen as a hero by King Duncan thanks to the defeat of Macdonwald. Duncan also demands the Thane of Cawdor is executed and gives the title to Macbeth. Duncan: No more that thane of Cawdor shall decieve
Our bosom interest: go, pronounce his present death,
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Act 1 Scene 3: That Shalt Be King Hereafter!
Witches welcome Macbeth as "Thane of Glamis" (current title), "Thane of Cawdor" (soon-to-be title), and "king here-after." Meaning that they predict that Macbeth is going to become king along giving him the information that Banquo will father kings. With this information, Macbeth contemplates killing Duncan in order become "king hereafter." -
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Act 1 Scene 4: My worthy Cawdor!
Duncan announces that his eldest son, Malcolm, with become king after Duncan dies and plans to visit Macbeth at his castle. Macbeth is now convinced that the only way for him to become king is killing the current king. Duncan: There's no art
To find the mind's construction in the face:
He was a gentleman on whom I built
An absolute trust. -
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Act 1 Scene 5: Leave All The Rest To Me
Lady Macbeth reads the letter that informs her of the meeting Macbeth had with the witches. She is scared that Macbeth is not capable of killing Duncan and will takes charge of the preparations for Duncan's visit, and his murder. Lady Macbeth: ....... Hie thee hither,
That I may pour my spirits in thine ear,
And chastise with the valour of my tongue
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Act 1 Scene 6: Conduct Me To Mine Host
Duncan and his attendants arrive at Inverness. They are met with their hostess, Lady Macbeth. Duncan: Give me your hand:
Conduct me to mine host; we love him highly,
And shall continue our graces towards him.
By your leave, hostess. -
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Act 1 Scene 7: Here In Double Trust
Macbeth is debating the reasons why he shouldn't kill Duncan. Lady Macbeth mocks him and then formulates a plan to kill Duncan, which Macbeth accepts. Macbeth: I am settled, and bend up
Each corporal agent to this terrible feat.
Away, and mock the time with fairest show;
False face must hide what the false heart doth know.