Macbeth Act 1

The play opens in a scene with the Wayward Sisters planning to visit Macbeth and bring him news. The scene shifts to Duncan and his Sons discussing the valor and bravery displayed by Macbeth and Banquo in defeating the Norwegian army, as well as lamenting the treachery of the Thane of Cawdor and deciding to award Macbeth the title in spite of aforementioned treachery. Following this, the witches predict that Macbeth will be Thane of Glamis, Cawdor and King. Macbeth is already Thane of Glamis, but he knows not about the treachery of Cawdor. The witches predict similar fortunes for Banquo - that his children will sit on thrones. The next scene involves Duncan and his Sons, as well as Macbeth and Banquo; it is where Duncan reveals that the Thane of Cawdor has been executed for treason, and that Macbeth will resume the title. At this point, Macbeth realises that the witches' prophesy is beginning to come true, and starts to contemplate kinghood. In the next few scenes, Lady Macbeth reads a letter informing her of her husband's gains, and is determined for him to be King so that she may be Queen. King Duncan is coming to their Castle in Inverness, and she attempts to persuade Macbeth to kill them at that opportunity so to claim the crown. He is initially hesitant, but following some cajoling, gives in and resolves to murder Duncan. At the end of the Act, he fully intends on it.