The Murder Of King Duncan In William Shakespeare's Macbeth

My father King Duncan’s Scottish Army defeated the invading Norway and Ireland armies. Macbeth was a leader of the Army and was a war hero. Soon after the battle three witches prophesy that Macbeth will be named Thane of Cawdor and then eventually King of Scotland. The news was unbelievable initially. Soon after some of King Duncan's men came to inform Macbeth that he was named the new Thane of Cawdor. After receiving the news, Macbeth believed that the witches prophesy will come true, but he was uncertain.

Macbeth and King Duncan meet, and they plan to have dinner at Macbeth's castle that same night. Macbeth informs his wife of all the events that took place that day. His wife did not possess any of the uncertainties that Macbeth had. She was intrigued about Macbeth becoming King. When Macbeth arrives home, his wife convinces him to kill King Duncan that same night.

The next morning, the King's body is discovered, Macbeth kills the two chamberlains out of rage. Our country is saddened about the murder of our

King and my father. After the death of my father, my brother Donalbain and I fled to England and Ireland. I did not believe that we were safe in Scotland. I definitely feared for our safety and wellbeing. Whoever killed my father may well seek to kill my brother and myself. I was to inherit the kingship in the event of my father’s death. This was an untimely death and I was not prepared for it. I did not know what to expect and was terribly afraid for my life. In my absence Macbeth is given the kingship.

Macbeth hired murderers to kill Banquo and his son.

Banquo was not able to escape and met his demise but his son flees. Macbeth is furious that Fleance has escaped because he poses a threat to his power. That night the ghost of Banquo terrorizes Macbeth. Once Macbeth learns that Macduff has joined me in England, he gives commands to murder Macduff's family and seize his castle. Macbeth has become a tyrant and is not stable. When Macduff hears the cruel news about his family he vows to get revenge.

I could not tolerate Macbeth’s destruction anymore and knew that I had to act in honor of my father and my country. I could not stand by anymore and allow him to destroy what my father has built. I formed an army in England and we traveled along with Macduff to Scotland to confront Macbeth and his forces. In the battle, Macduff beheads Macbeth and England is victorious. I become King of Scotland. I am excited and nervous to be

King.

I devised a strategy that my country would be safe from civil and non civil attacks. I formed a staff who worked with me to rebuild our great land. These were trustworthy men who loved Scotland as much as I did. I built a mighty strong military that protected our country. This was the start of a sense of security and developed a sense of pride within our nation. I promised to keep everyone safe and focused on infrastructure and education. It was not an easy task to accomplish but I restored the peace in our land. I promised to make this country better than ever before. I declared my sincere intentions for the country and invited everyone to see me crowned as King.