William Shakespeare's tragedy 'Macbeth' tells the story of a Scottish nobleman whose ambition leads him to murder and chaos. This worksheet will guide you through the main plot points and help you understand the sequence of events that drive the story forward.

The play begins with Macbeth, a brave Scottish general, encountering three witches who prophesy that he will become king. Driven by ambition and spurred on by his wife, Macbeth murders King Duncan to seize the throne. As he becomes king, Macbeth's paranoia and guilt increase, leading him to commit further atrocities to maintain power. Ultimately, Macbeth's tyranny triggers rebellion, and he faces his downfall. The play explores themes of ambition, power, and guilt.