Question

Write a summary of Macbeth, Act V.

Answer 1

The final act of Macbeth begins with the triumphant Malcolm and his army marching towards Macbeth's castle. Macbeth, inside the castle, is informed of their approach and becomes frantic, knowing that his downfall is inevitable. He frantically orders his wife to prepare for death, and she in turn begs him to kill her so that she will not have to face the torture of being captured. He complies, and she dies in his arms.

The next morning, as the battle rages outside, Macbeth faces off against Macduff. He is confident at first, but as Macduff begins to gain the upper hand, Macbeth realizes that he is doomed. He begs for mercy, but Macduff refuses to show any, and he decapitates Macbeth. With Macbeth's death, Malcolm is crowned the new King of Scotland.

Answer 2

Act V of Shakespeare's play "Macbeth" begins with the news that Macbeth has defeated an invasion led by Siward, the Earl of Northumberland, and Macduff, a Scottish nobleman. Despite this victory, Macbeth is still haunted by the prophecies of the witches and his own guilt over the murders he has committed.

Meanwhile, Macduff and Malcolm, the son of King Duncan (whom Macbeth has killed), are gathering an army to defeat Macbeth and reclaim the throne of Scotland. As they prepare for battle, Macduff learns that Macbeth has killed his family and vows to seek revenge.

The final act of the play culminates in a showdown between Macbeth and Macduff, in which Macduff ultimately defeats and kills Macbeth. With Macbeth's death, the throne is restored to Malcolm, and the play ends with the promise of a new era of peace and prosperity for Scotland.