Macbeth is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare. It tells the story of a brave Scottish general named Macbeth who receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. The play follows Macbeth's rise to power and his eventual downfall. In the play, a CAULDRON is used by the witches to brew a magical potion. A TAPER is a candle-like object used to light the CAULDRON. Lastly, a DAGGER is a weapon used by Macbeth to commit murder.