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Act IV Scene Summary Kayla McClain

Scene 1 In the cave, the witch sisters and Hectate cast spells on Macbeth over a boiling cauldron, chanting "double, double, toil, and trouble" before Hectate departs. When Macbeth enters, the conjure three ghosts to answer questions. The first ghost has an armed head, and warns him against Macduff. The second ghost is a blood stained child, and tells him that no man born of woman can harm him. The third ghost is a child wearing a crown and says to Macbeth that he will be king of Scotland until the forest at Birnam marches to the castle at Dusininame.

Scene 2 Lady Macduff cries over Macduff leaving for the wars with Macbeth. Lady Macduff tells her son taht his dad is dead but the boy sees through this ruse. A messenger arrives and tells Macduff's family to flee. Before Macduff's family can escape, Macbeth's murderers arrive, slay Macduffs young son, and chase his wife off stage.

Scene 3 Back in England, Malcolm puts Macduff's loyalty to the test. He confesses to a deprived crime and when Macduff mourns that a sinner will rule Scotland, Malcolm knows that Macduff will be loyal to the patriotic cause against Macbeth. Rumors around say Macduff's family has been killed. Macduff and Malcolm prepare to kill Macbeth from his bloody throne.

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