Macduff's Presentation Of Murder In Macbeth By William Shakespeare

Macbeth has clearly been a tale of ambition, murder, and revenge. Before the climax scene is revealed, let’s recap the events prior. Thane Macduff’s entire household were murdered by Macbeth, sparking his revenge. Malcolm fled to England to escape Macbeth’s evil atrocities. And finally, to give Macbeth what he deserves, Macduff also flees to England to rally a crusade of troops to take down Macbeth once and for all. He returns with the troops where the next scene is set. This scene is not present in the original play, however, it is important to understand how Macduff forms the army. I will be Macduff delivering a final call to action speech as villagers and soldiers gather near Birnam Woods.

Good morning men. I, Lord Macduff, Thane of
Fife, need your comradeship, strength and weapons to slay the ruthless King Macbeth, and throne Scotland’s rightful heir, Malcolm – son of King Duncan.
There is no doubt that we have been manipulated – tricked - deceived and lied to by the ever-sly Macbeth. Macbeth is a deceitful human that should not be King! Macbeth is a heartless man. He’s a murderer - covering his killings with another! King Duncan, General Banquo, my Lady, all our babes and our entire household, just to name a few, were brutally murdered as a result of his actions! But they didn’t matter to him. What really mattered was his ambitious ego. (Pause).
His ambition to be crowned King of Scotland after becoming Thane of Cawdor ignited his killing spree - seemingly fuelled by forces beyond our world.
Each killing is becoming easier for him and they’ll continue indefinitely unless we take action now! Now ask yourself this – do you want your neighbouring Scots to be ruled by a murderer? As a patriot of Scotland, not I! He is a self-absorbed human being who cares for none but himself. Evil atrocities are clearly in his veins. Macbeth is tyrannical – resorting to violence and murder to every problem that arises - including any threat to his stability as King. He is born for the battlefield, not to rule Scotland.
We know of his weaknesses and will use it against him. He psychologically does not fit a criminal figure. He can’t think for himself. He can’t make decisive decisions. He is heavily reliant on the opinion of others. His Lady continually influences his actions. She persuades and encourages his murderous deeds. They murdered innocent people. We need justice for their families! My friends, Macbeth will soon be after your families too unless we act
now!
I need your allegiance. Our rightful King needs your allegiance. Scotland needs you’re allegiance. So help us. If you want change - if you want guaranteed safety for your family and friends - if you want to be treated with equality, with integrity, and not be manipulated – fight this war with us! If you are willing to join our army in the take down of Macbeth, you and your families will be rewarded well for efforts – your name shall be honoured as the heroes of Scotland.
But my friends, I will not lie to you.
(Pause). Fighting this battle will see men fall and blood drawn - but the sacrifice that you make will ensure the safety of your Ladies, babes and fellow Scots for the forthcoming years. They will not fall victims in the hands of Macbeth.
The Birnam Woods will be our ally, providing concealment prior to our attack on Dunsinane Castle. The ever-brave Malcolm will command and lead the troops – we are in very capable hands. We will fight to the very end. We will slay every soldier that stands in our way. We will win at all costs. We will talk with our swords and weapons and give Macbeth what he truly deserves. So fight for what is right! Fight for your freedom! Fight for Scotland!
*draw sword* We will take down Macbeth, and crown Malcolm as our rightful King.

In the end, Macduff slayed Macbeth, Malcolm was crowned King of Scotland and Lady Macbeth committed suicide just before Macbeth’s death as a result of the string of psychological effects of the murders that she and her husband had committed. Thank you for
watching.