College English Notes Author: Joyce Wangui
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1. Macbeth by William Shakespeare
Summary:
Macbeth, a Scottish general, encounters three witches who prophesy he will become king.
Encouraged by Lady Macbeth, he murders King Duncan to take the throne.
Macbeth's reign leads to paranoia, more murders, and ultimately his death at the hands of
Macduff.
Main Characters:
Macbeth: Ambitious Scottish general.
Lady Macbeth: Macbeth's wife, ambitious and manipulative.
Banquo: Macbeth's friend and a general, victim of Macbeth's paranoia.
Macduff: Scottish nobleman who opposes Macbeth.
The Witches: Predict Macbeth's rise and fall.
Themes:
Ambition and power
Guilt and conscience
Fate vs free will
Famous Quotes:
"Fair is foul, and foul is fair."
"Out, damned spot!"
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1. Macbeth by William Shakespeare
Summary:
Macbeth, a Scottish general, encounters three witches who prophesy he will become king.
Encouraged by Lady Macbeth, he murders King Duncan to take the throne.
Macbeth's reign leads to paranoia, more murders, and ultimately his death at the hands of
Macduff.
Main Characters:
Macbeth: Ambitious Scottish general.
Lady Macbeth: Macbeth's wife, ambitious and manipulative.
Banquo: Macbeth's friend and a general, victim of Macbeth's paranoia.
Macduff: Scottish nobleman who opposes Macbeth.
The Witches: Predict Macbeth's rise and fall.
Themes:
Ambition and power
Guilt and conscience
Fate vs free will
Famous Quotes:
"Fair is foul, and foul is fair."
"Out, damned spot!"
