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Macbeth: resumen de Act 5, Scene 4

Act 5, Scene 4 de 28 · 1 min para leer el scene

In Act 5, Scene 4, Malcolm orders each soldier to carry a branch from Birnam forest to hide the army’s size from scouts as his forces approach Dunsinane. Reports describe the tyrant’s weakened support, while Macduff and Siward urge action rather than uncertain judgments, and the army marches toward battle.

Qué sucede

  1. Malcolm hopes that safety is near, and Menteith identifies the forest ahead as Birnam forest.
  2. Malcolm orders every soldier to carry a branch to conceal the army’s numbers, and the soldiers agree.
  3. Siward reports that the tyrant remains in Dunsinane and plans to withstand a siege.
  4. Malcolm says rebellion spreads wherever possible and those still serving the tyrant do so unwillingly.
  5. Macduff urges practical soldiering, and Siward calls for battle to settle what speculation cannot.

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En qué fijarte

Siward contrasts uncertain expectations with decisive action. His words lead directly into the army’s departure toward battle.

Comprobación rápida

Why does Malcolm order every soldier to carry a branch?

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