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• Scene seven takes place in Macbeth's castle
• Boys are playing large wooden instruments and bearing torches
• A lead servant comes in with lots of other servants carrying dishes, food, and utensils, preparing for a feast
• Macbeth expresses that if murder had no consequences and could be done and finished with, he would gladly do it for the rewards
• Macbeth acknowledges that committing murder teaches others to do the same and that justice is even-handed
• Macbeth reflects on his duty as Duncan's friend and subject to protect him, not harm him
• Lady Macbeth enters and questions Macbeth's resolve to go through with the murder
• Lady Macbeth challenges Macbeth's courage and ambition to become king
• Lady Macbeth manipulates Macbeth by questioning his masculinity and bravery
• Lady Macbeth convinces Macbeth to proceed with the plan to murder Duncan
• Macbeth and Lady Macbeth plan to blame Duncan's murder on his sleeping servants
• Macbeth decides to go through with the murder, influenced by Lady Macbeth's manipulation