Set in medieval Scotland, the play follows the story of Macbeth, a brave and loyal Scottish general, who receives a prophecy from a group of three witches that he will become the Thane of Cawdor and eventually the King of Scotland. Encouraged by his ambitious wife, Lady Macbeth, Macbeth is consumed by his desire for power and embarks on a murderous path to fulfill the prophecy.
Driven by his ambition, Macbeth kills King Duncan and takes the throne. However, plagued by guilt and paranoia, Macbeth becomes increasingly tyrannical, ordering the murder of those he perceives as threats to his rule, including his friend Banquo and the family of Macduff, a nobleman who opposes him. As the body count rises, Macbeth's mental state deteriorates, and he becomes haunted by hallucinations and the ghosts of his victims.
Meanwhile, Lady Macbeth, who initially urged her husband to commit the crimes, descends into madness, plagued by guilt and remorse. The play reaches its tragic climax when Macbeth faces the army of his enemies, led by Macduff, who seeks to avenge his family's murder. Macbeth's overconfidence leads to his downfall, and he is killed in battle by Macduff.
