Monday, May 9, 2011

Macbeth

This story of Macbeth is retold from William Shakepeare's play of the same name. It teels of Macbeth and his wife who, in their greed for power, add to the violence already prevalent in the kingdom of Scotland, and as a result disturb the peace in their own lives. One day when Macbeth and Banquo went back from the battle. They met three witches who told Macbeth that he would become the King with fearful voice. After that, Macbeth's seeds of ambition had already been sown because he wanted the crown. Lady Macbeth who loved power encouraged his husband to kill the King when he was asleep. Finally, They killed the King of Scotland, Duncan. Macbeth lost his peace and he was killed on the battlefield in the end.

Vocabulary:
1. revolt (v.) : to take violent action against the people in power 反叛
2. mocking (adj.) : showing that you think sb/ sth is ridiculous 嘲弄的
3. proposition (n.) : a thing that you intend to do; a problem or task to be dealt with 欲做的事;任务
4.shrieked (n.) : to say sth in a loud, high voice 尖声说
5. tremble (v.) : to shake slightly 颤动;轻轻摇晃


Comment:
I think the greedy mind will not give us happiness. The crown which Macbeth desires is the main reason to make him do the decision to kill the King, Duncan. His hand is full of fresh blood of the one whom he kills. He regrets and feel scary after his doings. All his regrets are too late because he has done something merciless and unfeeling to the King who trusts him very much. We should make sure that our decision is the correct one and don't to do something that isn't a human's will do. Our decision is the most important. It can affect us in our life. I think the main thing that this book 'told' us to do is to 'protect' the peace.



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