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In this episode of Read It and (Don’t) Weep, we look at Act 1, Scenes 4 and 5 of Macbeth. King Duncan rewards Macbeth for his loyalty but also names his son Malcolm as the next heir to the throne. This announcement creates a new obstacle for Macbeth and reveals just how strongly ambition is beginning to influence his thoughts.

Meanwhile, at Macbeth’s castle, Lady Macbeth reads a letter from her husband describing the witches’ prophecy. Her reaction is very different from Macbeth’s. As she begins thinking about what the prophecy might mean for their future, it becomes clear that she may be willing to go much further than Macbeth to make it happen.

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