![]() ![]() Now that Malcolm has been named Duncan’s successor, Macbeth is convinced that he can become king only by killing Duncan. Macbeth sets out ahead of him to prepare for the royal visit. He then announces his intention to have his son Malcolm succeed him as king and his plan to visit Macbeth at Inverness. When Macbeth, Banquo, Ross, and Angus join Duncan, he offers thanks to Macbeth and Banquo. Act 1, scene 4 Duncan demands and receives assurances that the former thane of Cawdor has been executed. ![]() Almost as soon as they are gone, Ross and Angus arrive with news that the king has named Macbeth “Thane of Cawdor.” Macbeth contemplates killing Duncan in order to become “king hereafter” as the witches have called him. Act 1, scene 3 The three witches greet Macbeth as “Thane of Glamis” (as he is), “Thane of Cawdor,” and “king hereafter.” They then promise Banquo that he will father kings, and they disappear. ![]() Duncan orders the execution of the rebel thane of Cawdor and sends messengers to announce to Macbeth that he has been given Cawdor’s title.
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