ACT 1 Summary

      Act one begins with the Weird Sisters planning to meet Macbeth and Banqou. Macbeth then gets granted the title of Thane of Cawdor from Duncan. The Weird Sisters arrive and give Banguo and Macbeth thier prophecies. Malcom will be named as the successor of Duncan. Macbeth knows the only way he will become king is with Duncan dead. Lady Macbeth finds a letter about Macbeth's visit with the witches. She then plans a visit from Duncan and prepares his murder. The act concludes with Lady Macbeth and Macbeth talking and planning the murder of Duncan.