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Macbeth
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A tragedy by William Shakespeare about a Scottish nobleman driven by ambition and prophecy to murder his way to the throne.
"The drama class is putting on Macbeth this spring."
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The play's title character, a Scottish general who becomes king through murder and is eventually overthrown.
"Macbeth is haunted by guilt after killing King Duncan."
How to Use Macbeth
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBest known as Shakespeare's play about ambition, guilt, and a Scottish king's downfall.
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Etymology
From the Middle Irish name Mac Bethad, meaning "son of life."