Macbeth, Act 5, Scene 4: samenvatting

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

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