Macbeth Act 1 Scene 1 Language Analysis

To begin, one notices that all three scenes demonstrate different language elements, but only one version is unsurpassed. That version is directed by Mckellen. Macbeth is portrayed as an insane man while delivering this soliloquy. He talks exceptionally fast and at this pace he sounds nervous, shaky and out of breath. With Macbeth begins anxious then changes to being confident. The audience may predict that something fatal is bound to happen. Mckellen’s version reflected the original text, kept Macbeth’s character, anxious and insane, as well as leaving the viewer uncomfortable with knowing the next scene will be corrupt. Next is Polanski’s, Macbeth does not slowly transition from one emotion to another instead he is constantly changing. One does not see him stay completely insane.
The dagger should not be the one thing that changes him into a madman there are plenty other factors like, Lady Macbeth insulting his masculine well being as well as calling him a coward and him losing his titles if the people discover who the murderer truly happens to be. Lastly is the scene directed by Rupert, one may get the an incorrect impression of Macbeth’s character due to him smiling and chuckling throughout the soliloquy. The progressing of his emotions does not display how insane, he is supposed to be. When Macbeth sees a hologram of a dagger it reveals the death of King Duncan that in moments will be executed. This version is modernised from the original text and those viewing will understand it more clearly if Macbeth only portrays one or two