Macbeth Project

MACBETH PROJECT

SCENE BY SCENE OUTLINE

ACT ONE

Scene 1

The setting is in Scotland on an open space with thunder and lightning the three weird sisters are discussing when they will meet Macbeth. They determine that after the hurlyburly’s done or the battles that Macbeth are in are over. After that they make the quote (“Fair is Foul, and foul is fair. Hover through the fog and filthy air.”) Which in turn has the meaning of what's good for use is bad for the them. But what's good for them is bad for use.

Scene 2

Duncan (the king) along with his sons and Lennox go and meet the sergeant that is badly wounded to ask of what has happened in battle. There Malcolm tell Duncan the sergeant keep him from captivity by staying with him but the sergeant gives all the Credit to the brave Macbeth as he calls him. He goes on to tell him that he takes the Merciless Macdonwald and be heads him and sticks it on there battlements. But the hurt sergeant is to hurt to finish and must leave. Later Ross enters and tells Duncan of the Thane of Cawdor and the traitor he's become. With that Duncan tell Ross to go meet Macbeth and Pronounce him with the former traitors Title.

Scene 3

the three weird sisters wait for Macbeth and Banquo to arrive. As the wait they discuss the bad deeds they have done. Macbeth on his way makes the quote “So foul and fair a day I have not seen”. Referring to the battles that he has won and the deaths he has done. When the two appear Macbeth is hailed as the Thane of Cawdor and also the king hereafter! They also go on to tell Banquo that he his not as happy but will be much happier. With that the two begin to ask them questions but before Macbeth can go any further the sisters disappear! Soon after Ross comes With the news that he has been named thane of Cawdor. Shocked by the fact the withes were right they come and wonder if the rest of what they said would be right. Macbeth then come to realize of what it might take for him to be come king. Murder!

Scene 4

Here the scene opens at the palace and the king, Duncan is asking Malcolm if the ex thane of Cawdor has been executed. Malcolm goes on to tell him that he has been to by some one who witnessed it and has heard of his confession. Duncan makes the Quote: (There’s no art To find the mind’s construction in the face. He was a gentleman on whom I built An absolute trust.) Later Duncan go on too thank mebeth for what he has done. Then then names his son Malcolm the next king.

Scene 5

Here the Scene Opens with Lady Macbeth receiving a letter from Macbeth saying that the witches prophecies were coming true. He mentions that the weird sisters had told him will be king and along with the thane of Cawdor Which he had now already be come. Later when Macbeth returns home he tell Lady Macbeth that Duncan Will be there that very night and will not be leaving till morning. After hearing that Lady Mecbeath insists that the quick and only way for him to reach this goal is KILL Duncan and to Leave all the Planning to her.

Scene 6

Here Duncan arrives at the Macbeth castle, there Lady Mecbeath greets him like a great hostess. Also here Duncan goes on to say that he is honored by the Hospitality he is receiving from his hostess. This goes to prove that she is being like the serpent under the flower.

Scene 7

As these scene opens Macbeth has a dilemma. He worries about the consequenes after he kills Duncan and contemplates whether he should or not do the dirty deed. The entire Plan has been setup by Lady Macbeth

ACT TWO

Scene 1

Banquo and fleance open here. Banquo asks For the time and fleance says that the moon has gone down but the clock has not sound which happens at twelve. This signals mischief at the Macbeth home. Later the two run in to Macbeth who is on his way to Duncan's.