Best Macbeth PLOT Map

The exposition is the part of a book that sets the stage for the drama to follow: it introduces the theme, setting, characters, and circumstances at the story's beginnings.

The exposition of Macbeth is Act One: Macbeth's prophecies from the witches and his decision to kill Duncan to become king. The exposition is the beginning of a story, where the characters, setting, and problem are introduced.

Set in motion main action of plot

The witches prophecies

A climax is the turning point in a narrative work. The point of highest tension or drama.

Macbeth and Banquo's encounter with the witches initiates both conflicts; Lady Macbeth's speeches goad Macbeth into murdering Duncan and seizing the crown.

Rising action is what happens in a story leading up to the most exciting part of a story.

When Macbeth is at the party, he hallucinates the presence of Banquo's ghost.