Macbeth's Last Speech

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There are questions buzzing in the air tonight; a new Scottish King has been instated, which I am relieved to report is Prince Malcom. Without a doubt we all agree he is the man for the job especially now King Macbeth life has been tragic life has been terminated, it happened so quickly after his wife’s suicide.
As you know, Macbeth took over from King Duncan who was brutally murdered in his sleep, during his time as a guest at the Macbeths. Two of the Macbeth’s staff were charged for the stabbing. Very quickly after the death of their father, Prince Malcolm and Donalbain abdicated to Brazil. Macbeth became king by elimination, as no one was left to fill King Duncan’s shoes. So Macbeth became the man for the job. I always felt he gave the air of unease in the position and showed signs of …show more content…
As a nation I feel our hopes were on Banquo becoming king, but that wasn’t to be, due his horrific death where he was left for dead by the roadside. The Macbeth’s climbed the monarchy social circle very quickly and he became what we all initially believed to be a loyal friend to the king Duncan up until his death.
However: some evidence has come to light that insights both of the Macbeth’s to King Duncan’s and Banquo’s death. Allegedly the weapons used for the murder of King Duncan have been found, apparently with DNA of both the Macbeths. Last night the police detained two renowned criminals who were found with possessions belonging to Lord Banquo at their residence. The police are also currently questioning three elderly sisters whose identities are being withheld for legal reasons.
Now to the thorn in everyone’s side; Lady Macbeth. We all remember those pictures splattered across every tabloid of her in her pyjamas in a different location day after day. It was likened to “Where’s Wally” as she was being photographed all over. I think it went on for a number of

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