SHORT SYNOPSIS.
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FAIR FOUL
The witches predict good fortune for Banquo and Macbeth
UNSEX
Lady Macbeth vows to ensure Macbeth becomes king
DAGGER
King Duncan’s visit to the Macbeths takes a turn for the worse
SCORPIONS
Newly crowned Macbeth has Banquo murdered but his son, Fleance, escapes.
GORYLOCKS
Banquo’s ghost puts Macbeth right off his banquet
APPARITIONS
The witches get even more cryptic with woods, wombs and warnings
CHICKENS
Macduff’s wife and children are slaughtered on Macbeth’s command
TYRANNY
Macduff and Malcolm plot to remove Macbeth from power
DAMNED SPOT
Lady Macbeth unravels and breathes her last
CHARMED LIFE
A bad day in battle for Macbeth with walking woods and birthing stories
GRACE
Macduff slays Macbeth and Malcolm rules in Scotland
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