Macbeth - Wikipedia
A brief overview of Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth, in which a Scottish general murders his way to the throne and is haunted by guilt and prophecy. Learn about the main characters, events, themes, and literary devices of the play.
Macbeth - Entire Play | Folger Shakespeare Library
Read the first scene of Macbeth, a tragedy by Shakespeare about a Scottish general who is corrupted by the witches' prophecy of his future. Learn about the characters, the plot, and the historical context of the play.
Macbeth | Summary, Characters, & Facts | Britannica
Read the full text of Macbeth, act 1, scene 2, where King Duncan praises Macbeth and Banquo for their valor in battle. Learn about the historical context and themes of this play by Shakespeare.
Macbeth: Full Play Summary | SparkNotes
Lord Macbeth, the Thane of Glamis and quickly the Thane of Cawdor, is the title character and main protagonist in William Shakespeare's Macbeth (c. 1603-1607). The character is loosely based on the historical king Macbeth of Scotland and is derived largely from the account in Holinshed's Chronicles (1577), a compilation of British history.
Macbeth: Study Guide | SparkNotes
The ideology of gender seems just as destructive from the submissive side as from the rebellious, when Macduff deserts her in order to pursue his political cause against Macbeth in England and there is no husband to stand in the way of the murderers sent by Macbeth.
Summary of Macbeth | Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
Macbeth (/ m ə k ˈ b ɛ θ /, full title The Tragedie of Macbeth) is a tragedy by William Shakespeare. It is thought to have been first performed in 1606 . [a] It dramatises the damaging physical and psychological effects of political ambition on those who seek power.
Macbeth: Full Play Analysis | SparkNotes
A complete notes on Macbeth, a famous play by William Shakespeare about a tragic downfall of a brave warrior who becomes a tyrant and murderer. The play explores themes of kingship, cruelty, fate, and madness through the characters of Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, and the three witches.
Macbeth | myShakespeare
A comprehensive overview of Macbeth, a timeless tragedy by William Shakespeare about the corrosive effects of unchecked ambition. Learn about the plot, characters, themes, and adaptations of this classic play that explores the psychological toll of guilt, paranoia, and moral decay.
The Tragedy of Macbeth (1606) - Shakespeare Network
A comprehensive guide to Macbeth by William Shakespeare, covering the plot, themes, characters, symbols, literary devices, and more. Learn about the historical and literary context of the play, the biography of Shakespeare, and the key facts and events of Macbeth.
Macbeth | Folger Shakespeare Library
Macbeth, tragedy in five acts by William Shakespeare, written sometime in 1606-07 and published in the First Folio of 1623. The play chronicles Macbeth's seizing of power and subsequent destruction, both his rise and his fall the result of blind ambition.