![]() ![]() ![]() She decides her husband is too kind to follow his ambitions, and vows to push him to murder Duncan and take the crown that very night. ![]() Lady Macbeth receives a letter from her husband about the prophecy and Duncan's imminent arrival. As Macbeth begins to succumb to his ambition, Duncan decides to spend the night in celebration at Macbeth's castle of Inverness. Later that day, Duncan announces that his eldest son, Malcolm, will be heir to his throne. Macbeth immediately fantasizes about murdering Duncan and becoming king, but pushes the thought away. The men don't at first believe the witches, but then learn that the old Thane of Cawdor was actually a traitor helping the Norwegians, and that Duncan has rewarded Macbeth's bravery on the battlefield by making him Thane of Cawdor. They further prophesy that Banquo's descendants will be kings. After the battle, Macbeth and his friend Banquo come upon the weird sisters, three witches who prophesy that Macbeth will become Thane of Cawdor, and one day King. One Scotsman in particular, Macbeth, Thane of Glamis, distinguishes himself in fighting off the invaders. The Scots successfully defend their country and their beloved king, Duncan. Norwegians, aided by Scottish rebels, have invaded Scotland. ![]()
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