| Macbeth, a play by William Shakespeare written sometime between 1603-1606, is a tragic story of death and deceit amongst the noblemen of Scotland. The two main characters are Macbeth, Thane of Glamis and his wife Lady Macbeth. The play is based around the conflict in Scotland at the time between the King and rebellious Scotsmen, who were overcome single-handedly by Macbeth on the side of the King, Duncan. Macbeth and his fellow kinsman Banquo were met on a heath by three witches who prophesised ...
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