Macbeth: resume og intertekstuel analyse

Since I haven’t watched the movie, but I have read the book, I will write this assignment based on the book, and not the movie.

The play starts in Scotland, medieval time. Three witches appear in the open stretch of land, with a prophet that, Macbeth someday would become Thane of Cawdor, and later on, the King of Scotland. The current King, King Duncan, had three sons, who had to overtake the throne, if something were to happen to the King. But we will get back to that.

Later on, or rather, shorter on in the story, the King meets with Macbeth. The occasion? The King wanted Macbeth to be the new Thane of Cawdor. This meant that the prophet of the three witched, were true. This also meant, that somehow Macbeth would become King of Scotland one day. “Power is a lot like real estate, it’s all about location, location, location. The closer you are to the source, the higher your property value”- Frank Underwood.

Meanwhile, Lady Macbeth, the wife of Macbeth heard the news from their messenger. She was thrilled, contrary Macbeth, she knew how Macbeth could become King. There was only one way. Assassination. Now, Macbeth did not have the strength or courage to do such thing, but she had. “The road to power is filled with hypocrisy, and casualty. Never regret” – Frank Underwood.