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Macbeth, a play by William Shakespeare written sometime between 1603-1606, is a tragic story of death and deceit amongst the noblemen of Scotland. The two main characters are Macbeth, Thane of Glamis and his wife Lady Macbeth. The play is based around the conflict in Scotland at the time between the King and rebellious Scotsmen, who were overcome single-handedly by Macbeth on the side of the King, Duncan. Macbeth and his fellow kinsman Banquo were met on a heath by three witches who prophesised Macbeth becoming Thane of Cawdor, and later King of Scotland. When he later learned he had been made Thane of Cawdor for his service to the crown, he believed that it was the work of the witches. However, rather than leaving it to the witches, Macbeth decided he would have to kill the king himself if he wanted the crown, fulfilling his ambition. Therefore, with the influence and assistance of his wife, he eventually murdered King Duncan, with himself then becoming king. He is r! esultantly......

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