Plot Summary

Question 1

What is the 1st key scene in Macbeth

Answer 1

Macbeth meets the witches that predict his future - they tell him the prophecy that he will become king

Question 2

What is the second key plot scene

Answer 2

Lady Macbeth encourages Macbeth to commit regicide after hearing the witches prophecy

Question 3

What is the third scene in the plot

Answer 3

Macbeth kills Duncan and becomes king. Regicide has been committed. The start of the downfall. Duncan’s son’s fled out of the country leaving the throne for Macbeth

Question 4

What is the forth plot scene

Answer 4

Macbeth has Banquo killed as he is a threat to Macbeth.

Question 5

What is the fifth plot scene

Answer 5

Macbeth is given more predictions by the witches on his second visit

Question 6

What is the sixth plot scene

Answer 6

Macduff swears revenge after Macbeth has his family killed. He plans to invade Scotland and win back the throne

Question 7

What is the seventh plot scene

Answer 7

Lady Macbeth suffers guilt for what she has done and eventually commits suicide

Question 8

What is the eighth plot scene

Answer 8

Macduff defeats Macbeth. Malcolm’s invasion is successful and Macbeth is dead. Malcolm becomes king of Scotland