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Macbeth Killing Duncan Analysis

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Macbeth killing King Duncan
Set before Macbeth killed Duncan
How can I be king if Duncan already is, someone must take care of him A healthy man like that will not drop dead senselessly any time soon. What other choice do I have? I have to kill him now. There is no backing out. My wife is set on the idea. If I don’t she will and that isn’t a women’s job. Or she will never treat me the same again. I need to acknowledge my promise, the same promise I made when I married her. To look after her, give her the best life possible. I could buy her all of the jewels and dresses she could ever dream of. She needs this as much as me. And what if I didn’t kill him, what would we be then? Thanes, lords and ladies? No, this is not good enough for me or her. I want it all and I must get it. …show more content…

How could I stab a blade deep into his heart? He has children, family and friends who care about him. How will they feel if they ever find out? Knowing that their father was murdered by his friend and host Macbeth. It would be unforgivable. Not to mention that it will haunt me for the rest of my life. I cannot live with murder on my conscience. I could not face the people of my kingdom knowing how I got to be their king.
All hail Macbeth the future king, I can hear the kingdom chant. Just like the weird sisters’ predicted, I am already thane of Glamis and Cawdor. Why shouldn’t I be King? Everyone would be chanting my name. Nobody would touch me, show me any harm, I would be above everyone. The life would be glorious. Imagine the life, all the riches. I could have the best castle, finest robes, not to mention the beauty of my own empire, all for me. It is just one action away. One slip of a knife and it could be mine for the

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