The inciting event that begin developing in Macbeth is when Dancan pronounces Malcolm as the "Prince of Cumberland". He is to take the throne next.
When Macbeth says that is a step / on which I must fall down or else o'erleap / for in my way it lies" he means that Malcolm is now on the line to take the throne and to take away his throne he needs to up his game. Macbeth now needs to be on his toes so that the throne can be his.
This was the inciting event that started developing in Macbeth.
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