By Act Two, the exposition and rising action of the play have been presented, leading to the climax of the play, which begins to develop late in Act Two. Below are important events of Acts One—Two of Macbeth. Arrange the events in chronological order (the order in which they occurred) on the lines below the plot events. Duncan’s sons flee, and are blamed for the king’s murder.
King Duncan announces that Macbeth will be the new Thane of Cawdor. Lady Macbeth drugs Duncan’s servants.
Lady Macbeth learns about the witches’ prophecies.
Lady Macbeth takes the daggers to place them on the king’s men and hide her husband’s deed.
Macbeth is to be named the new King of Scotland.
Macbeth murders Duncan.
Macbeth sees the imaginary dagger leading him to kill the king.
Macbeth tells everyone that he killed the king’s men for what they had done.
Macduff finds the murdered king.
The Captain tells King Duncan how bravely and nobly Macbeth fought Macdonwald.
The King announces Malcolm will become the King’s successor.