Friday, May 24, 2019

Macbeth: Plot Summary (Acts 3, 4 and 5) Essay

Act 3, Scene 1Act III opens at the royal castle on the twenty-four hour period of a great feast to celebrate Macbeths coronation. Banquo is the first to enter the great dining manse. The prophecy of the Witches races through his mind, and he begins to believe that Macbeth himself was responsible for the fulfillment of the Hags prediction. He thinks upon his own destiny as foretold by the Witches. If Macbeth is promptly king, Banquo is sure to father future kings. A trumpet sounds and King Macbeth and his Queen enter the hall with Lennox, Ross, and a long parade of servants. Macbeth is very concerned with Banquos activities for the day, and asks him where he plans to go before dinner begins. Banquo tells him that he and his son, Fleance, are going to ride on the vast castle grounds in the afternoon, but he assures Macbeth he will not miss the feast. Macbeth orders everyone to take the afternoon for himself and be the master of his snip until seven that evening, when the banquet w ill commence.Everyone rushes off, except Macbeth and a servant. He asks the servant to bring in two men that have been waiting at the castle gate. Alone for a brief moment, Macbeth reveals his plan to have Banquo and Fleance murdered while they are out riding. Killing now comes easier to Macbeth and he will gladly stumble his friend and his child if it means securing the throne for his own lineage. The servant returns with the men whom Macbeth has commissioned to kill Banquo and Fleance. Macbeth gives them some final instructions and sends them on their way. As the dig comes to a close, we see Macbeths transformation into a evil villain now complete It is concluded Banquo, thy souls flight/If it find heaven, must(prenominal) find it out to-night. (3.1.140-141).Act 3, Scene 2In another room in the castle, Lady Macbeth orders a servant to find her husband. Lady Macbeth is not as happy as she thought she would be as Queen of Scotland, and, although she hides it better than Macbeth, the murder is all that she can think about. Despite the fact that they now have exactly what they desired, Lady Macbeth confesses that they have gained nothing and lost everything by killing Duncan Noughts had, alls spent (3.2.4). Macbeth enters and he in addition admits to consuming feelings of guilt and fear. He laments In the affliction of these terrible dreams/That shake us nightly better be with the dead (3.2.18-9). Lady Macbeth wants to think of other, much pleasant things, and she tells her husband to be happy and enjoy his feast. Macbeth informs her that he has decided to kill Banquo and Fleance. She asks for details but, to save her from further guilt, Macbeth will not tell her some(prenominal) more Be innocent of the knowledge, dearest chuck (3.2.44-6).Act 3, Scene 3The two murderers set out to find Banquo and Fleance, riding on the palace grounds. A third murderer joins them, sent by Macbeth to ensure the killing is carried out according to plan. They hear horses app roach. It is Banquo and his son, walking toward the stables, talking about the fun of the day. shadow has fallen early and they carry a lit torch. The First Murderer attacks Banquo but before he dies he cries out to Fleance to run away as fast as he can. In the scuffle the torch goes out and Fleance successfully escapes into the dark countryside. The murderers know that they have left incomplete the more burning(prenominal) task of killing Banquos son, but they nonetheless head to the castle to report Banquos death to Macbeth.

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