The Murder Of King Duncan In William Shakespeare's Macbeth
Yesterday, at Glamis Castle, King Duncan was murdered by one of his most loyal subjects, Macbeth. With his thirst for power, planted by the Weird Sisters and amplified by his wife’s persuasion, Macbeth stabbed the king in his back, both figuratively and literally. Today was the burial at Colmekill, Scotland.
On Saturday November 11, Macbeth hosted a celebration of the Norwegian victory at his castle. King Duncan was invited to that celebration. Little did the king know, Macbeth had plans to fulfill a prophecy that would name him the king of Scotland.
Lady Macbeth, the murderer’s wife, a key contributor to this felony, made sure that the king’s guards were drunk so they would be unable to stop the evening's proceedings.
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He felt very guilty throughout the act. He even claimed to not be able to ever sleep again because of his sins. “Still it cried, ‘Sleep no more!’ to all the house: ‘Glamis hath murder’d sleep, and therefore Cawdor shall sleep no more!’
The king’s son’s Donalbain and Malcolm felt threatened by their father’s death. Both fled Scotland in fear that they would be killed next. As our lead reporter has discovered, this is a part of the discussion they shared before fleeing: “This murderous shaft that’s shot hath not yet lighted, and our safest way is to avoid aim: therefore, to horse; and let us not be dainty of leave-taking, but shift away: there’s warrant in that theft which steals itself when there’s no mercy left.”
Recently, rumors are being spread about Malcolm and Donalbain, suggesting parricide, since their flee puts them under suspicion of the murder. These accusations are false. Sure, had they stayed to claim the throne, the idea would be more valid, but considering they escaped to the neighboring countries, they had no motive to kill their own father.
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Macbeth is a strong military commander. With him in control of the country, Scotland would be safe from foreign attack.
However, many of Macbeth’s traits make him a bad leader. Macbeth is becoming someone cold blooded and ruthless. If he were to become king, many trials may be unfairly played in his advantage, and anyone who expresses any difference in opinion or critiques Macbeth’s choices may be
On Saturday November 11, Macbeth hosted a celebration of the Norwegian victory at his castle. King Duncan was invited to that celebration. Little did the king know, Macbeth had plans to fulfill a prophecy that would name him the king of Scotland.
Lady Macbeth, the murderer’s wife, a key contributor to this felony, made sure that the king’s guards were drunk so they would be unable to stop the evening's proceedings.
When the sky became …show more content…
He felt very guilty throughout the act. He even claimed to not be able to ever sleep again because of his sins. “Still it cried, ‘Sleep no more!’ to all the house: ‘Glamis hath murder’d sleep, and therefore Cawdor shall sleep no more!’
The king’s son’s Donalbain and Malcolm felt threatened by their father’s death. Both fled Scotland in fear that they would be killed next. As our lead reporter has discovered, this is a part of the discussion they shared before fleeing: “This murderous shaft that’s shot hath not yet lighted, and our safest way is to avoid aim: therefore, to horse; and let us not be dainty of leave-taking, but shift away: there’s warrant in that theft which steals itself when there’s no mercy left.”
Recently, rumors are being spread about Malcolm and Donalbain, suggesting parricide, since their flee puts them under suspicion of the murder. These accusations are false. Sure, had they stayed to claim the throne, the idea would be more valid, but considering they escaped to the neighboring countries, they had no motive to kill their own father.
On Wednesday, Macbeth will be crowned king right here, in Scone, …show more content…
Macbeth is a strong military commander. With him in control of the country, Scotland would be safe from foreign attack.
However, many of Macbeth’s traits make him a bad leader. Macbeth is becoming someone cold blooded and ruthless. If he were to become king, many trials may be unfairly played in his advantage, and anyone who expresses any difference in opinion or critiques Macbeth’s choices may be