Act 1: The Rise of Ambition Scene Setting: Scotland, during a time of war. Key Events: Macbeth and Banquo, Scottish generals, encounter three witches who prophesy that Macbeth will become Thane of Cawdor and eventually King of Scotland, while Banquo's descendants will also be kings. The prophecy begins to come true as Macbeth is indeed …

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