Macbeth Passage Analysis

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Upon completing Macbeth, I thought back to numerous scenes throughout the play that, for one reason or another, had struck me. Yet, as simple as it may sound, picking one scene that stood above the rest became a challenging task. Thoughts kept popping into my mind that would lead me to a dead end; it seemed as if there were just too many to select from. Eventually, with much thought, I singled out one that convinced me: Macbeth’s reaction to murdering Duncan. Continuing to think about it, I realized how vital the passage was to the development of the play. Furthermore, I had new questions that came from contemplating the scene. I was able to hone in on a specific reaction for my performance: Macbeth frantically speaking about murdering sleep

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