Macbeth
Summer Reading
Macbeth is a Scottish General in the 1600s. He and another general, Banquo have just defeated the Ireland and Norwegian Armies. Three witches appear and tell Macbeth that he will one day become king of Scotland. They also tell Banquo that his children will inherit the throne, but Banquo himself will never become the king. After hearing the news, Macbeth tells his wife. Macbeth's wife tells Macbeth to kill King Duncan so Macbeth can take the throne. Duncan Macbeth, and his wife plan to have diner together that night. When Duncan falls asleep, Macbeth kills him. He and Lady Macbeth blame the chamberlains and get them drunk so they don't remember what happened. In the morning, Macbeth kills them. Macbeth then wants to kill Banquo and his son so he can never inherit the throne. Banquo is killed, but his son escapes. Banquo's ghost comes and visits Macbeth that night. Macbeth is terrified and visit's the witches. Here, they tell him to beware of Macduff- a Scottish......
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