Scaffolding Questions :-

1. What happened to Macbeth at last ?

2. Who killed Macbeth ?

3. Who became the King, after Macbeth’s death ?

Discourse Construction

Prepare a newspaper report on ‘ Birnam Wood beginning to move’, as a result of this process Macbeth was assassinated.

Teacher’s Version

Macbeth was Assassinated

Scotland: Birnamwood was indeed coming to the castle of Macbeth. So the prophesy of the Witches became true. The movement was followed by a fight between Macbeth and Malcolm. Finally Macbeth killed by Macduff.

Review

1. Who cut off the head of Macbeth ?

2. Who became the lawful heir to the throne of Scotland ?

A Short Summary of Macbeth

Macbeth is a famous drama of William Shakespeare. Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, Three Witches, Duncan, Banquo etc are some important characters in it. Over ambition of Lady Macbeth leads this drama into a tragedy.

Duncan was the King of Scotland and Macbeth was one of the skillful commanders of the King. Once, three witches predicted three prophecies, fortunately or unfortunately two of them became true, so he think that the third will surely become true that is,, he will be the King of Scotland. This is the core incident of the Tragedy. Macbeth killed the King.

Duncan’s sons and Banquo’s son prepared a trick to kill Macbeth as a revenge. Finally Macbeth killed by them and Lady Macbeth become mad.

Follow-up Activity

Prepare a notice on :

‘Malcolm crowned as new King’

Follow-up Activity

Prepare a notice on :

‘Malcolm crowned as new King’