I'm So Confused

I met the three witches yesterday. They told me that I would become Thane of Cawdor. Their first prophesy came true, but what about the next. They told me that I will soon replace Duncan and become the King. I am so confused. I do not know what to do. Lady Macbeth is pressuring me to kill Duncan. She asks me if I am a man. I have to prove to my love that I can be a man and that I am brave. I don’t want her to think I’m a coward. But I’m having second thoughts because Duncan is my king and I have always been so loyal to him. He even gave me the title of Thane of Cawdor. If what the three wise witches say is true then will I not become king? I will live in peace. I will be wealthy and I will gain the respect of all my kinsmen. It is a desirable future. If only making this choice was easier. What if I fail or I get caught? I might be thrown into the dungeons and killed. Is it worth the risk? Will I truly live a satisfied life knowing that I killed my king? I feel so guilty! Well, I have made up my mind. I shall sneak into Duncan’s chamber whilst he is asleep and stab him.

By: Ananthan K.

How Shall I Kill The King

Yesterday three witches prophesised that I would become the thane of Cawdor, but I do not see how I could because the current thane of Cawdor is alive and well. My wife lady Macbeth actually suggested that we kill Duncan in his sleep. I don’t know whether I should kill him or not. If I do kill him I could become the thane of Cawdor but I will also become a traitor to the king. If we do kill him we plan to get his guards drunk, then I shall stab the king while he sleeps with the guard’s dagger. That way when people see what has happened the guard’s shall be the ones to take the blame for the murder. The only problem is it seems that I cannot kill the king, I thought that I was hallucinating because I saw a dagger floating in the air with the handle toward me. Its like I was meant to kill Duncan, I don’t know what I should do. Lady Macbeth is telling me to kill Duncan but I don’t want to kill him. If only I knew what to do.

By: Connor B.

The Third Prophecy

Now that I am the king of Scotland I must not let anyone take my throne from me, but I suspect Banquo’s son, Fleance, will try to overthrow me and take my throne. The first two prophecies have come true, so the third one must come true sooner or later. The third prophesy said that Banquo is to be a father of kings. I must stop this prophecy from coming true. I think Banquo suspects me of killing Duncan to take Duncan’s throne. He might try to kill me so his son will become king. I can’t let that happen. I should hire people to kill him so he can’t have more kids. I should also kill Fleance so he won’t overtake me one day. If I get people to murder them both, the third prophecy will never come true. Yes, that is exactly what I am going to do. I am going to get those two murdered. If my wife, Lady Macbeth, thinks that killing Duncan wasn’t man enough, I will get people to kill Banquo and Fleance to prove to her that I am truly a man. No one can stop me now!

By: Vincent X.

Banquo's Ghost

I think I am losing my mind. Today at dinner, I saw Banquo’s ghost came before me and joined me at my feast with my guests. I seem to be the only one who saw him. Then as we were eating he seemed to of come inside me. I lost control of my body and shouted things I would never have said in front of guests. What must they of thought of their new king, a lunatic who shouts nonsense during dinner? Maybe I should tell them I saw Banquo’s ghost and it was him talking. No, that would just confirm their assumptions of my insanity. Why am seeing him? He must be back to haunt me for killing him, but that does not matter, he is dead now and I am closer to being an unstoppable king. The murderers failed to kill Fleance. That is a setback, but he will be dealt with. At least now that Banquo is dead he is unable to have more sons. But what of Macduff? He suspects something. I fear he might try and steal my power from me. I will send someone to Fife and deal with him soon enough. I had nothing to worry about, everything will be fine.

By:Shane R.