Monday, February 23, 2015

The inevitable battle has come


In the country near Birnam Wood, Malcolm talks with the English lord Siward and his officers about Macbeth’s plan to defend the fortified castle. They decide that each soldier should cut down a bough of the forest and carry it in front of him as they march to the castle, thereby disguising their numbers. A messenger enters with astonishing news: the trees of Birnam Wood are advancing toward Dunsinane. Enraged and terrified, Macbeth recalls the prophecy that said he could not die till Birnam Wood moved to Dunsinane. Resignedly, he declares that he is tired of the sun and that at least he will die fighting. On the battlefield Macbeth feels confident because no one born of woman can kill him so he isn't particularly worried. He just strikes everyone around him vigorously, after slaying lord Siwards son he disappears in the fray. Macduff is searching for Macbeth who he wants to personally slay apart. Malcolm and Siward emerge and enter the castle while Macduff and Macbeth finally come face to face and battle. Macbeth assures Macduff that he is unbeatable and refers to the witches prophecy, Macduff then reveals that he was not born naturally of a woman he was ripped from the womb. ( c section) Then Macbeth fears for his life but insists that he will not surrender no matter what, and that he would rather die then kiss the feet of Malcolm.( They exit off stage fighting. )


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