The Tragedy of MacbethGraphic Arts Books, 23/02/2021 - 104 páginas Macbeth, a successful solider, is visited by Three Witches who claim he will soon become king, but his ascension may be thwarted by other parties. Macbeth is driven by ambition and takes drastic steps to secure his place on the throne. After a successful military career in the Scottish army, Macbeth receives life-changing news. Three Witches deliver a prophesy stating that he will be the country’s future king. He shares this information with his wife, Lady Macbeth, who is intrigued by his fate. The duo is concerned about potential threats to his position including the king’s son Malcolm and the army captain, Banquo. Macbeth becomes obsessed with the prophesy, committing acts of violence towards the current King Duncan, his heir and the captain. As Macbeth’s desire for power grows, so does the bloodshed across the kingdom. Macbeth is a haunting prophecy that hinges on the moral decisions of its protagonist. This captivating story highlights the many flaws of man including ego, greed and fear. It’s a brilliant character-driven piece that’s one of Shakespeare’s most adapted and performed plays. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Macbeth is both modern and readable. |
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... thou didst leave it. SERGEANT: Doubtful it stood, As two spent swimmers that do cling together And choke their art. The merciless MacdonwaldWorthy to be a rebel, for to that The multiplying villainies of nature Do swarm upon him -from ...
... thou, worthy Thane? ROSS: From Fife, great King, Where the Norweyan banners flout the sky And fan our people cold. Norway himself, with terrible numbers, Assisted by that most disloyal traitor The Thane of Cawdor, began a dismal ...
... thou been, sister? SECOND WITCH: Killing swine. THIRD WITCH: Sister, where thou? FIRST WITCH: A sailor's wife had chestnuts in her lap, And mounch'd, and mounch'd, and mounch'd. “Give me,” quoth I. “Aroint thee, witch!” the rump-fed ...
... Thou shalt get kings, though thou be none. So all hail, Macbeth and Banquo! FIRST WITCH: Banquo and Macbeth, all hail! MACBETH: Stay, you imperfect speakers, tell me more. By Sinel's death I know I am Thane of Glamis; But how of Cawdor ...
... Thou art so far before, That swiftest wing of recompense is slow To overtake thee. Would thou hadst less deserved, That the proportion both of thanks and payment Might have been mine! Only I have left to say, More is thy due than more ...