1. Macbeth and the Decline to Insanity
... well he deserves that name-/Disdaining Fortune, with his brandished steel, which smoked with bloody execution," (I,ii,16-18) Macbeth kills one of Scotland's greatest enemies, Macdonwald, and receives admiration for his daring move and fearlessness. The Captain praises Macbeth to the King, resulting in Macbeth's new title ... on Scotland. The two devise a plan to murder Duncan and that night, Macbeth heads to Duncan's room to stab him. On the way to Duncan's room, Macbeth hallucinates and sees dagger floating in front of him. He attempts to reach out to grab the dagger, but finds that he ...
- Word Count: 1455
- Approx Pages: 6
- Grade Level: High School