William Shakespeare's darkest tragedy, Macbeth, follows a brave Scottish general who receives a prophecy from three witches that he will one day be King of Scotland. Spurred by his own ambition and his wife's relentless encouragement, Macbeth murders King Duncan and seizes the throne. Consumed by guilt and paranoia, he becomes a tyrannical ruler, committing more murders to protect himself from enmity and suspicion. The play is a chilling exploration of unchecked ambition and the corrupting nature of power, leading to a tragic conclusion.