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Macbeth
William Shakespeare
Contributed by Sharon Fleming
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Overview
Context
Characters
Motifs
Themes
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Plot Summary
Chapter Summaries
Act 1 Scene 1
Act 1 Scene 2
Act 1 Scene 3
Act 1 Scene 4
Act 1 Scene 5
Act 1 Scene 6
Act 2 Scene 1
Act 2 Scene 2
Act 2 Scene 3
Act 2 Scene 4
Act 3 Scene 1
Act 3 Scene 2
Act 3 Scene 3
Act 3 Scene 4
Act 3 Scene 5
Act 3 Scene 6
Act 4 Scene 1
Act 4 Scene 2
Act 4 Scene 3
Act 5 Scene 1
Act 5 Scene 2
Act 5 Scene 3
Act 5 Scene 4
Act 5 Scene 5
Act 5 Scene 6
Act 5 Scene 7
Act 5 Scene 8
Act 5 Scene 9
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Act 1 Scene 6
Summary

King Duncan and his entourage arrive at Macbeth’s castle, where Macbeth and Lady Macbeth receive him. Despite her malicious intentions and murderous language of the previous scene, Lady Macbeth treats the king with kindness and ingratiating hospitality.

Analysis

When he arrives at Macbeth’s castle, King Duncan delivers a speech laden with irony. He says that the environment of the castle is pleasant, and the air is much sweeter that of his palace. Lady Macbeth’s speech features many formalities and royal language required for such occasions. Her expressions are so compelling that they effectively conceal her intention to kill the king. In fact, she submits to him by saying, “We rest your hermits (your servants) ever.” Her demure nature hides her wickedness. King Duncan falls for her polite and hospitable pretense.

This scene also features the color, pomp, and fanfare that usually characterize royal functions. Food and drink flow freely along with a musical accompaniment. King Duncan receives top-notch entertainment at Macbeth’s palace, a sharp contrast to his eventual fate.

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