Macbeth: resumen de Act 1, Scene 2
Act 1, Scene 2 de 28 · 3 min para leer el scene
In Act 1, Scene 2, Duncan hears how Macbeth defeats Macdonwald and helps repel a Norwegian attack supported by the disloyal Thane of Cawdor. The reports establish Macbeth’s courage and service to the king, who orders Cawdor’s execution and sends Ross to give Macbeth the traitor’s title.
Qué sucede
- Malcolm identifies the wounded soldier as the man who protects him from capture, and Duncan asks for battle news.
- The soldier reports that Macbeth kills Macdonwald and displays his severed head on the castle walls.
- A fresh Norwegian attack follows, but Macbeth and Banquo fight fiercely; Duncan orders medical care for the wounded messenger.
- Ross reports victory in Fife despite Norway’s large army and the Thane of Cawdor’s support for the enemy.
- Ross explains that Sweno seeks peace and pays ten thousand dollars before receiving permission to bury his soldiers.
- Duncan orders Cawdor’s execution and sends Ross to announce that Macbeth receives Cawdor’s title.
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En qué fijarte
Duncan transfers Cawdor’s title to Macbeth. The reward directly connects the punishment of betrayal with recognition of loyal service.
Comprobación rápida
What does Duncan order after hearing Ross’s report?
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