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Macbeth

Macbeth. Act 5 scene Summaries. Act 4 Summary.

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Macbeth

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  1. Macbeth Act 5 scene Summaries

  2. Act 4 Summary Macbeth confronts the three Weird Sisters and they show him more visions. The visions lead Macbeth to believe that he cannot be killed by any man, giving him a false sense of security. He then plans to send murderers to the castle of Macduff (who is in England ) in order to kill his family. Meanwhile, Macduff is in England begging Malcolm to return to Scotland and seize the throne from Macbeth who has become a tyrant. Malcolm tests Macduff'sloyalty to Scotland and himself, and after being satisfied with Macduff's responses, he agrees to wage war against Macbeth. Malcolm's uncle (Siward) will also aid in the attack.

  3. 5:1 – Macbeth’s Castle at Dunsinane Characters: Doctor, Lady Macbeth‘s attendant, Lady Macbeth Action: Lady Macbeth is sleepwalking and washing her hands. The Doctor and her attendant watch and discuss. Staging: Lady Macbeth must have a light near her. Problem or Solution: Problem—Lady Macbeth has slipped fully into insanity, and now she is a danger to herself.

  4. 5:2 – Outside Dunsinane Characters: Mentieth, Caithness, Angus, Lennox Action: The men gather the troops, discussing how Macbeth is getting ready for attack. Staging: none in particular Problem or Solution: neither OR beginning of Solution, as Macbeth will soon be facing his demise

  5. 5:3 – Inside Macbeth’s Castle Characters: Macbeth, Doctor, Seyton Action: Macbeth still clings to hope that the prophecies are true, but calls for his armor in order to fight. The doctor tells Macbeth about Lady Macbeth’s ―disease.

  6. 5:4 – Birnam Wood Characters: Malcolm, Mentieth, Siward, Macduff Action: Malcolm orders the men to cut down part of a tree to disguise themselves moving closer to Dunsinane. Staging: lots of soldiers with branches Problem or Solution: Solution—By the soldiers holding the branches of Birnam Wood, they will ascend on Dunsinane, making the third apparition‘s words come true

  7. 5:5 – Inside Macbeth’s Castle Characters: Macbeth, Seyton Action: Macbeth learns that Lady Macbeth is dead; a messenger announces Birnam Wood is coming. Macbeth vows to die fighting. Staging: Inside the castle, flags of Scotland Problem or Solution: Solution—Lady Macbeth is now dead, seemingly out of her misery. Macbeth braces himself for attack.

  8. 5:6 – Outside Macbeth’s Castle Characters: Malcolm, Siward Action: The soldiers continue to advance, now without the branches. Staging: men should be tattered from fighting, should have weapons Problem or Solution: neither

  9. 5:7 – Inside Macbeth’s Castle Characters: Macbeth, Young Siward, Macduff Action: Macbeth kills Young Siward and feels temporarily better; Macduff shows up Staging: men in armor Problem or Solution: Solution—Macbeth feels comforted knowing that Young Siward was not able to kill him

  10. 5:8 – Outside Macbeth’s Castle Characters: Macbeth, Macbeth, Siward, Malcolm Action: Maduff fights with and kills Macbeth, later enters with his head on his sword; Siward learns his son was killed; they declare victory and head off to crown Malcolm king. Staging: Macbeth’s head on Macduff’ssword Problem or Solution: Solution—Macbeth the tyrant is finally dead and now Malcolm can be king.

  11. Act 5 Summary Lady Macbeth has finally gone mad with guilt over the murders. The once strong and ruthless woman is now a scared child. Doctors are unable to help her. Some of the Scottish lords are discussing Macbeth's state of mind and have come to the conclusion that they will help Malcolm and Macdufffight against Macbeth. Of course, Macbeth isn't really concerned because the prophecy, he believes, insures that he cannot be killed by any man born of woman. Macbeth soon confronts Macduff and learns that Macduff was ripped from his mother's side (c-section)and not born naturally. Thus, Macbeth is killed by Macduff, just as Macbeth had conquered the other Thane of Cawdor. Malcolm then becomes the rightful King of Scotland

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