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Macbeth is Shakespeare's most violent play, so it is not ideal family entertainment.

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Although Macbeth was the King's most trusted warrior, Macbeth stabbed him to death.

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The three witches tempted Macbeth with power; however, Macbeth was told his sons would not be kings.

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King Duncan rewarded Macbeth with a promotion; furthermore, King Duncan announced a visit to Macbeth's castle.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Although Macbeth's loyalty to the King was strong, his wife proved more persuasive.

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Lady Macbeth convinced her unwilling husband to murder the King while he slept, and she volunteered to drug the guards for him.

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After a fantastic state dinner, King Duncan retired to his bed chamber.

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True to her word, Lady Macbeth added sleeping potion to the guards' wine.

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Macbeth removed the daggers from the sleeping guards, and he used their weapons to stab King Duncan to death.

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Macbeth was covered in blood, and he brought the bloody daggers to his wife.

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