Macbeth

In this play by Shakespeare, there is a struggle for power in Scotland. This is Shakespeare's boldest drama. We see the King of Scotland and his loyal subjects at the beginning of the book, they are in a battle. A powerful lord, Macbeth was the boldest and most influential warrior. The king orders the the oppositions leader, the Thane of Cawdor to be executed. Macbeth, is given the thane's property and title. Shortly before this Macbeth and his friend Banquo meet some witches on the road who predict the future to them. They say that Macbeth will be king and will also become the Thane of Cawdor. However, Banquos' sons are predicted to be the future kings. This starts Macbeth's obsession with eventually becoming King and getting rid of all his enemies. This sets the story up for a look into the politics of Shakespeare and the tragedy of Macbeth.

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Macbeth

Shakespeare

Pocket Books

14+

Shakespeare