Summary of Macbeth Act 5

Lady Macbeth was suffering from intense guilt. She had problems sleeping and she talked to herself often.

The English army moved towards Macbeth’s castle.

Many men ,including Thanes, turned against Macbeth and started joining the English army.

Macbeth knew that the queen died.

The English army covered themselves with branches to hide their true number. Macbeth got a report that the forest is moving and so he believed he will get defeated. (See Summary of Macbeth Act 4 – Scene 3)

Macbeth’s castle was surrendered without a fight.

Macduff told Macbeth that he wasn’t born naturally and that he was cut out of his mother’s womb. Macbeth knew that the prophecy referred to Macduff as he wasn’t born of a woman. (See Summary of Macbeth Act 4)

Macbeth’s army lost the war. Malcolm’s forces won.

Macduff fought Macbeth then killed him. He came back with his head.

Malcolm will be the king of Scotland.