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Intro: Hi my name is Shan Anantharajah, grade eleven from FMSS Ms. Bevan Grade 11 class. I’m here to nominate the play “Macbeth” by William Shakespeare, who used to be one of famous literatures and play writers and currently till now. The brief summary, in the play Macbeth, is a wise and loyal man who fights for his country (Scotland) for freedom from Norway. He becomes confronted by three witches that tell him and his friend Banquo who are given prophecies that tell them they will gain power. Macbeth is told he will become future king, and Banquo son’s and after that will be kings. Macbeth becomes greedy and betrays his homeland by killing the precious king Duncan. Macbeth is convinced by his wife; Lady Macbeth causes him to kill the innocent Duncan. Macbeth wants wealth and reputation, and doesn’t know the consequences that he will be facing because of the cruel decisions he decided to make by assassinating King Duncan. Basically, his avarice for the crown was more important than any other thing to him and his wife Lady Macbeth. The three main reasons I chose this book because of the critical commentary behind this book, the universal truth and the imagery and setting that help’s emphasizes the story more. Body: I will be starting off by explaining my three reasons why I nominated this play as the FM Literaliacy noble price award. First, the critical commentary which is said by an British individual scholar and critic. He went to Queens University and University Michigan, works as a professional writer and holds a PHD in English. G.B. Harrison in known for his critical commentary for “Macbeth” he states “no household in the English-speaking world is properly furnished unless it contains the holy bibles and the works of Shakespeare. It is not always thought that these books should be read in mature years, but they must be presented as symbol of religion and culture” (Source). I agree because William Shakespeare is a strong believer in religion and culture because he indicates this in the play “Macbeth” when he shows Macbeth believing the witches prophecies, also his beliefs with god like the divine order when Lady Macbeth went against it. This can also depicts to the bible on witches, King James wrote about. Secondly, the universal truth in the play “Macbeth” that I picked out is “wanting to be avaricious is corrupt, but once you become powerful for greed you will be corrupted further”. Throughout this play, Macbeth wanted to fights for his country (Scotland) and didn’t disobey the king’s orders. But, the environments around him like his wife pressuring him to kill the harmless Duncan. She wasn’t following the divine order, and she only though about her husband’s assets and not the country. He then kills all the people that he had doubts about like Banquo so his kid’s couldn’t become king and he wouldn’t be afraid. Macbeth tries to annihilate the whole of Scotland by making it in his command, and only wanting his own good and fortunes. Thirdly, the way William Shakespeare relates the play “Macbeth” to King James. Many of the themes and ideas that are presented in “Macbeth” seem to suggest Shakespeare took clever ideas and made them into creative thoughts with the history of England at that time. Such things as the different law and orders, also the way he complimented him throughout the play (witches and the 8 kings that were shown to Macbeth in the witch’s prophecies), were signs he showed to King James a positive messages to him.

Conclusion: In conclusion, I want to state why I should be the winner of this FM Literacy Prize because I have stated three strong points about the play “Macbeth”. To recap my points were one the critical commentary, how Shakespeare writes his plays mostly about religion and culture. Secondly, the universal truth how Macbeth wanted is the greed for the crown which connects to the universal truth “wanting to be avaricious is corrupt, but once you become powerful for greed you will be corrupted further”. Lastly, the way William Shakespeare sends a positive message through his play “Macbeth”. He felt complimented, and King James then had a good understanding with William Shakespeare. I’m pleased that I have persuaded you guys please chose me Shan! Thank You.