Interpreting Macbeth: A Soliloquy Analysis

Throughout the entire act I carried out an extremely important role, the murderer himself, Macbeth. I had important roles throughout all four scenes, but in scene three it was evident. It dealt with numerous characters which was a key role considering the way I portrayed Macbeths reactions following certain events. It also featured a soliloquy following Duncan’s murder and that of his guards. It was ground breaking news. This eventually led to people leaving Dunsinane for Ireland and England to ensure their safety. The passage that I have chosen is Macbeths soliloquy in scene three of act two. Macbeth is speaking in response to Macduff’s line, “Wherefore did you so?” He claims that nobody can control their emotions when they’re under that kind of stress. Macbeth has just killed the king’s guards and Duncan as Lady Macbeth anticipated, but she fails to realize what is going through his mind. “No man,” can Macbeth proclaims. The literal meaning behind his soliloquy is that he couldn’t resist killing the guards after

I would try to convince the audience that Macbeth isn’t guilty despite them knowing the truth. Certain parts such as, “Who can be wise, amazed, temp'rate, and furious, Loyal and neutral, in a moment? No man.,” I would emphasize because Macbeth is “angry” that Duncan is dead. He had to kill the guards to get away with it, but everyone else doesn’t know that. I would be thinking of more ways to persuade the audience to side with me, Macbeth. Also, I would be moving around making various hand gestures and facial expressions due to the fact that I’m livid. I would make evident two to three second pauses when they’re applicable, such as after the line, “For ruin’s wasteful entrance.” To conclude, I would transition the mood and even the tone in my voice from angry to sad because Macbeth is starting to regret his