Here is a more detailed look at what happens in each scene of Macbeth, to help you look at the structure of the play and interrogate it.
As you look at each act we’ve listed some things to notice. These are important character developments, or key questions that an acting company might ask when they first go through the play together at the start of rehearsal. If you work through these as you go, they will help you to make sense of the play as well as starting to look at the text itself. It’s a good idea to have a copy of the play nearby!