Macbeth Coronation Scene Essay

of Macbeth with a banquet. It gives us an insight into his state of mind

Macbeth’s voice was filled with fright, and he looked quite disturbed by the sight. Lady Macbeth reassured us that her husband had suffered from these “fits” since his youth and that we would offend Macbeth if we noticed him too much. Though she tried to keep a calm exterior, it was clear that Lady Macbeth was shaken by the sudden outburst. Her words were suspicious, and I was unsure of the truthfulness of her explanation. The once inviting atmosphere of the gathering had quickly dissipated, and it seemed as though an ominous darkness had filled the air. I remained quiet in my chair, but something seemed greatly amiss about the situation. Lady Macbeth pulled Macbeth aside and began talking quietly with him, and though I could not hear what was being said, it seemed as though she was more angry than concerned, which is different than what I would have expected her to be during her husband’s fit. Soon, Macbeth rejoined the table, but he looked pale and shaken, a far cry from the noble man I had witnessed at the beginning of the banquet. After he toasted Banquo, it appeared that the gathering had resumed, and I was looking forward to finally

“Oh stop your pacing! He was a casualty to our success,” said Lady Macbeth. “it will all come together in the end my love” she reassured quiet, yet confidently. Her voice filled with a lack of emotion

Lady Macbeth is a complex and intriguing character in Shakespeare’s play, Macbeth. She is a difficult character to embody as her personality seems split between two sides, one that is pure evil, sly and conniving in contrast to her softer, vulnerable, weak and feminine side. In the play we see her in these two main ways. The reader may feel a certain animosity towards Lady Macbeth throughout the first few acts as her personality appears more and more distasteful, in spite of this towards the end she has a serious breakdown over the guilt that torments her, even in her sleep, regarding her hand in Duncan’s untimely death.

I've known Macbeth since his early years, and he has always shown compassion and understanding beyond that of any other man I know. During his childhood years, he always displayed a rampant ambition, and a kindness rare among young men. His friendship was something to be treasured. Our many days spent together are some of my fondest memories, and the loss of such days fill me with profound sadness and grief.

This section of Greenblatt’s book describes the the skillful and deliberate way in which Shakespeare and his company, the King’s Men, developed their play, Macbeth, in order to cater to the chaotic environment of Jacobean England around them. Primarily, the text focuses on how the play was adapted to fit the needs of King James most importantly, but also the needs of society and functions as a “collective ritual of reassurance” (337). Shakespeare starts by taking into account the king’s past of murdered parents and fear of sorcery to shape his play around. By watching another play by Matthew Gwinn where “the king's pleasure must have been evident,” Shakespeare alludes to a few aspects in Macbeth, for example the trio of welcoming witches to

Macbeth begins as a prime example of how a man should act – brave, courageous and ruthless: “Disdaining fortune, with his brandished steel, which smoked with bloody execution… Till he unseamed him from the nave to chops, and fixed his head upon our battelements” (P.12). Through his dauntless and militant acts, the king praises “valiant cousin! Worthy gentleman!” (P.12).

We are here at Forres after Macbeth has been crowned King of Scotland. Though it is a joyous occasion, I am considering the strange way in which the witches' prophecies had came true- though i suspect Macbeth has ''play'dst most foully for 't''. I am yet again tempted by the other prophesy that relates to myself of ''Lesser than Macbeth,and greater.Thou shalt get kings, though thou be none''and I myself find this a tempting prospectof treachery. Wicked is what man is, but i will remain loyal to Macbeth.Macbeth had invited me with great ceremony to the celebratory feast that evening he was crowned king.I am weary and suspective of Macbeth as he questions much of my movement with Fleance that afternoon. I really feel something

Today was the day I so patiently had been waiting for, coronation day! As a commoner it was almost unheard of to be able to visit the castle amongst the royals. I walked up to the tall door and entered the grand dining hall. The dining hall was dark and cold sending a shiver up my spine. The sound of laughter and conversation bounced off the walls overpowering the room. That was when I saw him, Macbeth, our future King, accompanied by his wife. Macbeth looked even taller and wiser in person, he was the type of man anyone would want as their king. At least that was what I had thought.

“Go! And get out of my sight! Stay in your grave. There’s no marrow in your bones, and your blood is cold. You’re staring at me with eyes that have no power to see.” Macbeth began his shouting again, it was strange. Lady Macbeth looking concerned for the guests, she spoke, “Good friends, think of this as nothing more than a strange habit. It’s nothing else. Too bad it’s spoiling our pleasure tonight.”

It has been quite a while since I had last seen my brother Macbeth. We never really see each other anymore after what happened a few years ago. I was given the amazing opportunity to join Macbeth and everyone in the town at his coronation dinner. I was incredibly surprised when I received a letter inviting me to such an event as this. He has been dreaming of becoming king for as long as I can remember, but he wasn't heir to the throne so that eliminated his already miniscule chances. It all happened so fast. By some order of events for the record books, Macbeth became the heir to the throne. Although suspicious, no one appears to question how this situation really came to be. No matter though. I am still beyond proud of my brothers success.

The party was held in a beautiful banquet hall. Everywhere you looked there were guests dressed in their best clothes, lavish decorations, and a vast array of food choices for every appetite. The room was quite large, with dozens of tables. At the front of the room, there was a table with two exquisitely detailed chairs facing the guests. These were reserved for Macbeth and his wife, Lady Macbeth. When I arrived, both of the seats were empty, and the two were chatting with some of their acquaintances. As I looked around the room, I saw many familiar faces, including my cheerful friend Ross, who was coming over to say hello. As I continued to look around the room, I noticed the party was lacking the presence of one of Macbeth’s best friends. As Ross and I

The ceremony seemed as if it were going to be elegant and pleasing. There were an equal number of thanes on each side of the table. The king presented himself honorably as he sat down with the rest of us to “play the humble host” and announced that Lady Macbeth would keep her state. However not long after that things began to get strange. A dirt and bloody man

As we are eating I ask king Duncan How does he really feel about Macbeth. “I’m proud of him, he is an amazing guy that does his job really well King Duncan says while chewing his food. I look over at Lady Macbeth and she is just cheerful. She is so ready to be queen and her husband to be the king. I’m still nervous as well as I am grabbing my pearl necklace and barely eating.

As I begin to snap out of my trans filled with shimmery gold platters, gorgeous goblets, and a feast that seems to go for miles I look over at our new King Macbeth acting very odd. He had a disturbed look on his face and I wasn't the only one that noticed. A brunette man by the name of Lennox as his name stand said seemed to be giving a questioning look to the new King.