Macbeth

Brief Overview

«Macbeth» is a tragedy by William Shakespeare that tells the story of the Scottish thane Macbeth, who, spurred on by the witches' prophecies and his wife's ambitions, murders King Duncan to seize the throne for himself. This act sets off a chain of bloodshed and moral decline for the protagonist. As events unfold, Macbeth becomes a paranoid tyrant, ruthlessly suppressing any potential rebellion against his rule. However, he eventually loses the support of his closest allies and faces an uprising led by Malcolm, the slain king's son, and Macduff. The tragedy concludes with Macbeth's death and the restoration of lawful order under King Malcolm.