TIMELINE

• The witches say that Macbeth will become Thane of Thane of Cawdor and will become king, but don't mention how.
• Macbeth isn't told how he is to become king and realises that the king has an heir to the throne (Malcom), so he decides to kill King Duncan to help the prophecies happen rather than leaving it to fate. - macbeth murders king duncan
• Macbeth's fears and guilt are made obvious at the banquet because he becomes super paranoid about everything and he thinks that he is seeing ghosts of the people he has murdered. - Banquet scene
• At the banquet, Macbeth thinks that there are ghosts of the people he has murdered. He thinks that they are haunting him (and that his wine is blood). This makes him even more paranoid whilst making his fears and paranoia public. His wife tries to reasure everyone that he is "sane". - macbeth sees ghosts
• Macbeth had Banquo murdered because he is seen as a threat to the throne. When Banquo says "I fear Thou play'dst most foully for't." Macbeth finds this insulting and therefore makes his fried a threat. Also, the witches' said that Banquo's descendants will become king, whilst he wouldn't, this was also a threat to Macbeth's reign. - Banquo Murdered
• When Macbeth goes back to the witches, they make some new prophecies for him. They mention that no child born from a woman would be able to kill him and that his reign is safe until the trees move. Macbeth takes this literally, which turns out to be incorrect later on since the Witches talk in riddles to confuse people. - Witches' New Prophecies
• Macduff's family was killed to punish Macduff and to stop him from fighting against Macbeth because the witches told him to "beware Macduff, beware the Thane of Fife,". - Macduff's family killed.
• Macduff suspects Macbeth of Killing the kind and works with Malcom (the heir to the throne) to try and kill Macbeth. They use the trees to camouflage themselves and attack the fort in the final scene. -Malcom and Macduff Plan to Kill Macbeth.
• Lady Macbeth kills herself because of the guilt of knowing about the murder of King Duncan. - lady macbeth's suicide
• Macduff and his army close in on the castle, making the

  prophecy become true. Macduff also wanted to get his own

  back on Macbeth for murdering his entire family. - macduff kills macbeth
• "Out damned spot" Lady Macbeth has hallucinations where she sees blood stains everywhere. She tries to wash them away but can never do it properly. This shows how guilty she feels about her involvement in the murders. It could also symbolise the fact that she cannot escape what she has done. - Lady Macbeth's Hallucination
• The dagger represents the temptation to commit evil acts. The dagger appears when Macbeth is thinking about killing Duncan. He thinks that the dagger is real and that it is urging him to go ahead with the plan. However, once he actually commits the crime, the dagger disappears. This suggests that the dagger only exists in Macbeth's mind and that he is responsible for his actions. - Dagger Appearing
• The bloody hands represent the guilt that Macbeth feels after committing regicide. After he kills Duncan, he becomes paranoid and starts seeing things that aren't there. One of these visions is of blood on his hands. This shows us that he knows deep down inside that what he did was wrong. - Blood on Hands
• The witches are used as a metaphor for evil forces that tempt people into doing bad things. The audience may see them as an external force that controls Macbeth's actions or as something inside Macbeth himself. Either way, their presence makes us question whether we have free will or if our fate is predetermined by outside influences. - Witches as Metaphors
• The witches are supernatural beings who appear at the beginning of the play. They tell Macbeth that he will become king if he kills Duncan. Their prophecies come true throughout the play, which makes them seem powerful and mysterious. However, they also represent chaos and disorder. By the end of the play, their power seems to have diminished as Macbeth becomes more paranoid and unstable. - Witches Prophesy
• Macbeth becomes more paranoid and suspicious as time passes. He starts to believe that everyone around him wants to take over the throne. For example, when Banquo dies, Macbeth thinks that his son Fleance might want to avenge his father's death. However, there is little evidence to support these suspicions. - Macbeth's Paranoia
• The ghost of Banquo haunts Macbeth during dinner. This is a sign that Macbeth is being tormented by his conscience. The ghost may also represent the idea that Macbeth is living in fear of retribution for his crimes. - Ghost of banquo
• The witches are supernatural beings who appear at various points throughout the play. Their role is to prophesy events that will happen later on in the story. For example, they tell Macbeth that he will be king if he kills Duncan. Later on, this prediction comes true. The witches also have the power to manipulate people into doing their bidding. For instance, they convince Banquo to follow them into the woods, which ultimately leads to his death. Overall, the witches serve as a metaphor for fate or destiny, suggesting that our lives are predetermined by outside forces beyond our control.
• The ghost of Banquo represents the consequences of one's actions. When Macbeth kills Banquo, he believes that he has gotten rid of all potential threats to his power. However, Banquo returns as a ghost at dinner, reminding Macbeth that he cannot hide from the past forever. This foreshadows the idea that every action has a reaction.
• Macbeth's character changes throughout the play due to his ambition. At first, he seems like a loyal subject who cares deeply about his country. However, once he realises that he can become king, everything else fades into insignificance. His desire for power leads him down a dark path filled with violence and deceit. By the end of the play, he has lost all sense of morality and is willing to do whatever it takes to maintain his position. - Macbeth's Character Development
• Lady Macbeth suffers from mental illness due to the guilt she feels about her role in Duncan's murder. She experiences hallucinations and delusions, such as hearing voices and feeling like she is being watched. These symptoms suggest that she is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
• Macduff is a nobleman who opposes Macbeth's rule. He is portrayed as an honorable man who values justice above personal gain. In Act 4, Scene 3, he says "I would not be so callous" when Malcolm asks him how he could kill Macbeth without hesitation. This shows that Macduff is capable of great courage and loyalty.
• Duncan is the current king of Scotland. He is depicted as a wise and just ruler who is respected by his subjects. However, his trusting nature allows Macbeth to easily deceive him and carry out his plan to murder him. Duncan's death sets off a chain of events that lead to the downfall of both himself and his kingdom.
• The sleepwalking scene reveals Lady Macbeth's mental state. As she sleepswalks around the stage, she speaks out loud about her guilt over the murder of King Duncan. Her words reveal the extent of her psychological trauma and suggest that she is struggling to cope with the weight of her conscience.
• Macduff is one of the few characters in the play who remains loyal to King Duncan even though he is not related to him. His loyalty is tested when Macbeth orders him to be killed. However, Macduff manages to survive because he was born via caesarean section. This means that he wasn't technically "from woman's womb".