Macbeth, Act 5, Scene 6 summary
Act 5, Scene 6 of 28 · 1 min to read the scene
In Act 5, Scene 6, Malcolm orders his soldiers to discard their branch screens and assigns the first division to Siward and his son. Malcolm and Macduff take responsibility for the remaining fighting, while Siward declares his readiness and Macduff orders the trumpets to sound.
What happens
- Malcolm, Siward, Macduff, and their army enter carrying branches, accompanied by a drum and flags.
- Malcolm orders the soldiers to drop their leafy cover and reveal themselves.
- Malcolm assigns Siward and his son the first division, while he and Macduff handle the remaining tasks.
- Siward declares his readiness to fight, and Macduff calls for the trumpets before everyone leaves.
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What to notice
The command ends the army’s concealment. The soldiers now prepare openly for battle under their assigned leaders.
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Who receives command of the first division?
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