shakespeares macbeth

The Plot Macbeth consists of five major acts, each with a variation of scenes. The story tells of one man's quest for dominance in the Scottish monarchy structure, and how his future becomes a twisted paradox that brings him nothing but trouble. In the first act, Macbeth is visited by two witches that tell him prophecies of the future. The tales tell of Macbeth becoming king, and Banquo founding a line of kings. Macbeth then …

…Siward, on learning that his son died bravely, says that he could not have died better. Macduff enters with Macbeth's head mounted on a pole and hails Malcolm as king of Scotland, a cry taken up by all. Malcolm rewards his friends by making them early, the first of that title in Scotland, and, promising to do everything necessary to set the kingdom to its previous glory, invites everyone to witness his coronation at Scone.