Transformation Of Macbeth

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Shakespeare’s play, Macbeth, introduces Macbeth meeting three witches predicting that he will one day become king. He then is conflicted whether or not to kill King Duncan. His wife, Lady Macbeth influences him that he should be a man and murders him. Malcolm and Donalbain, the sons of King Duncan flee to England and Ireland, fearing that they will be killed as well. Once Macbeth was crowned as King more troubles come abruptly. Macbeth faces the ghost of Banquo and goes insane while his wife’s conscience begins to torment her and results in killing herself. In the final battle, Macbeth goes against Macduff, but in the end he loses the battle and is beheaded.

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