Malcolm then gained control of the southern part of Scotland and spent the next three years pursuing Macbeth, who fled to the north. On August 15, , Macbeth was defeated and killed by Malcolm at the Battle of Lumphanan with the assistance of the English. Malcolm raises an army in England, and marches on Scotland with Macduff to reclaim his birthright from Macbeth. For 14 years, Macbeth seems to have ruled equably, imposing law and order and encouraging Christianity.
After prophesying that Macbeth will become king, the witches tell Banquo that he will not be king himself, but that his descendants will be. Table of Contents. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Do not sell my personal information.
Cookie Settings Accept. Manage consent. Close Privacy Overview This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Why does Banquo not trust the Witches? Why does Macbeth believe he needs to kill King Duncan? Why does Macbeth kill King Duncan's two chamberlains?
Why does Macbeth kill Banquo? How does Lady Macbeth's death affect Macbeth? What convinces Macbeth that he is invincible over Macduff's army? How does the Witches' prophecy about Banquo come true? Summary Act 3, scenes 1—3. Summary: Act 3, scene 1 In the royal palace at Forres, Banquo paces and thinks about the coronation of Macbeth and the prophecies of the weird sisters. Previous section Act 2, scenes 3—4 Next section Act 3, scenes 4—6. Read a translation Read a translation of Act 3, Scene 1.
Read a translation Read a translation of Act 3, Scene 2. Read a translation Read a translation of Act 3, Scene 3. Popular pages: Macbeth. Note particularly Macbeth's adoption of the royal "we," The use of the plural in place of the singular pronoun is a traditional figure of speech by which the monarch expresses not only unity with his people but also his absolute authority over them. Banquo, once equal in status with Macbeth, acknowledges Macbeth's new position by addressing him throughout the scene as "my lord.
Other aspects of language confirm Macbeth's new status: strong verse rhythms, for example, appear in lines such as "Here's our chief guest" and "Fail not our feast. Tomorrow should be full of hope for the future, but the word comes back to haunt him later in the play. His use of the word here foreshadows the famous "Tomorrow and tomorrow" speech in Act V. Even with his new title and robes of office, Macbeth does not feel entirely at ease: The security of his kingship rests partly on his own children's succession to the crown of Scotland.
However, because he has no children of his own, his treacherous act of regicide — the murder of a king — appears pointless and has been committed on behalf of Banquo's promised successors.
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