macbeth plot analysis
01.08 Macbeth Plot Analysis Graphic Organizer
Plot Elements
Element
Definition
Act in the Play
Exposition:
The beginning of the play in which the characters and settings are introduced and initial conflicts are also presented.
Act 1
Rising Action:
The point of the play in which the initial story gets more complicated and the conflict is more revealed.
Act 2
Climax:
The highest point and also the turning point of the story in which many of the initial situations change.
Act 3
Falling Action:
The point of the story in which the conflicts and complications start to get resolved.
Act 4
Resolution:
The conclusion part of the story in which the outcomes of the story are revealed.
Act 5
Plot Analysis
Event
Text Support
Why is it important to the story?
1.In the beginning of the play, King Duncan praises his two generals, Macbeth and Banquo who have defeated two armies from Ireland and Norway. The two generals also meet three weird witches who predict that Macbeth will soon be the king.
1. King Duncan mentions Macbeth as a hero by calling him: “ O valiant cousin! worthy gentleman!” Also Macbeth is beginning to gain more popularity as Malcolm, King Duncan’s son, calls him a “Sergeant who, like a good and hardy soldier, fought ‘Gainst my captivity-Hail, brave friend.
1. The importance of this event is set in its introduction of the important characters and their roles and ambitions. For example, Macbeth is introduced as a hero and a soldier with ambition to become a king, as foreshadowed by the three weird witches.
Event
Text Support
Why is it important to the story?
2. In the second act, as Lady Macbeth tries to persuade Macbeth into killing the king, Macbeth is fearful of the consequences that might happen after the killing of King Duncan. but he finally kills him and prepares for the crown.
2. Macbeth and Lennox enter the
Plot Elements
Element
Definition
Act in the Play
Exposition:
The beginning of the play in which the characters and settings are introduced and initial conflicts are also presented.
Act 1
Rising Action:
The point of the play in which the initial story gets more complicated and the conflict is more revealed.
Act 2
Climax:
The highest point and also the turning point of the story in which many of the initial situations change.
Act 3
Falling Action:
The point of the story in which the conflicts and complications start to get resolved.
Act 4
Resolution:
The conclusion part of the story in which the outcomes of the story are revealed.
Act 5
Plot Analysis
Event
Text Support
Why is it important to the story?
1.In the beginning of the play, King Duncan praises his two generals, Macbeth and Banquo who have defeated two armies from Ireland and Norway. The two generals also meet three weird witches who predict that Macbeth will soon be the king.
1. King Duncan mentions Macbeth as a hero by calling him: “ O valiant cousin! worthy gentleman!” Also Macbeth is beginning to gain more popularity as Malcolm, King Duncan’s son, calls him a “Sergeant who, like a good and hardy soldier, fought ‘Gainst my captivity-Hail, brave friend.
1. The importance of this event is set in its introduction of the important characters and their roles and ambitions. For example, Macbeth is introduced as a hero and a soldier with ambition to become a king, as foreshadowed by the three weird witches.
Event
Text Support
Why is it important to the story?
2. In the second act, as Lady Macbeth tries to persuade Macbeth into killing the king, Macbeth is fearful of the consequences that might happen after the killing of King Duncan. but he finally kills him and prepares for the crown.
2. Macbeth and Lennox enter the