MB Act 1

• Three mischievous witches


  • Introduced in the very first scene of the play
• Macbeth


  A brave and noble warrior who has just killed a traitor in battle, showing his loyalty to King Duncan
• Prophecies heard by Macbeth and Banquo

  1. Macbeth will become Thane of Cawdor

  2. Macbeth will become King

  3. Banquo's descendants will become kings
• The Thane of Cawdor is executed for treason
• Macbeth becomes the new Thane of Cawdor
• Macbeth sends a letter to Lady Macbeth outlining the witches' prophecies
• King Duncan comes to visit the Macbeths at their castle, Dunsinane
• Macbeth deliberates on murdering Duncan


  Macbeth finally accepts Lady Macbeth's arguments and decides to go ahead with the assassination