Key structural moments

• Beginning

  • Witches on stage first

  • First introduction to Macbeth is through the Captain praises his bravery in battle
• Middle

  • Duncan is killed (off stage)

  • Porter scene

  • Macduff does not attend Macbeth‘s coronation
• Ending

  • Lady Macbeth is absent

  • Lady Macbeth and Macbeth die (off stage)

  • Donalbain and Fleance do not return