How Does Duncan Introduce Macbeth

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King Duncan makes an appearance and decides to stay at Macbeth's castle for a night. But when it comes to greeting King Duncan, there was no sign of Macbeth. Duncan looked rather confused as in why Macbeth didn’t show up. Lady Macbeth greeted him with kindness as someone would normally do when welcoming them to their place. Later that afternoon, they threw a party. To welcome Duncan, so of course their was drinking involved. It appeared as if everybody was having a good time. While everyone was busy either drinking, dancing, singing. Lady Macbeth had a chance in talking to Macbeth, and asking why he didn’t show up. She asked if

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