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 My experience of watching the movie screening of Macbeth was very enjoyable. We watched a performance of the play set in Shakespeare's time, with its original dialogues."

The play Macbeth is about a brave general named Macbeth (played by Joseph Millson) who fights for King Duncan (played by Gawn Grainger). After winning a battle, Macbeth and his friend Banquo (played by Billy Boyd) meet three witches. These witches tell Macbeth that he will one day become the king of Scotland.

When Macbeth tells his wife, Lady Macbeth, about the witches' prophecy, she encourages him to make it come true. Together, they plan to kill King Duncan. When Duncan visits their castle, they assassinate him. However, the actual murder is not shown on stage.

The play starts with music and ends with music or dance, showing the emotions and Macbeth's growing ambition to become king.

The play has five acts. Each act and scene is performed perfectly by the actors. Their performance is well-prepared and impressive.

One important scene is when Macbeth becomes king. This scene is full of tension and unease. Even though Macbeth has achieved his goal, the atmosphere is not joyful. The grand hall is beautifully decorated, but it feels cold and empty. The courtiers (people at the king's court) try to smile, but they seem nervous because they know things have changed.

Macbeth stands tall and looks calm, but his eyes show a hint of doubt and a desire for more power. Lady Macbeth stands beside him, proud but also a little worried. Both of them feel the weight of their actions, knowing they have killed King Duncan to reach this point.

Although Macbeth is now king, he starts thinking about how to keep his power. He realizes that just having the crown is not enough—he must protect it at all costs. This moment of victory is also the moment when his downfall begins. His mind is filled with fear and plans for more violence, leading to his tragic end.

In the second meeting between Macbeth and the witches, the scene is much darker and scarier than before. Macbeth, now a worried and cruel king, goes to find them because he is desperate to know what the future holds. He enters a dark cave where the witches are performing a strange and spooky ritual around a bubbling cauldron. The air smells of weird herbs, and the flickering fire makes creepy shadows on the walls.

The witches, who seem more evil and powerful than before, chant spells that bring three ghostly figures (apparitions). The first one, a head wearing armor, warns Macbeth to "Beware Macduff," making him afraid and suspicious. The second figure, a child covered in blood, tells Macbeth that no man born from a woman can harm him. This makes Macbeth feel almost invincible. The third apparition, a child with a crown holding a tree, says he will stay safe until Birnam Wood moves to Dunsinane Hill.

As he listens, Macbeth becomes more confident, thinking he is safe. But deep down, a small feeling of fear begins to grow. The witches' messages sound good, but they are tricky and full of hidden dangers. Macbeth leaves feeling bold and powerful, but he doesn’t realize that these visions are leading him towards his downfall and madness.

1. The Banquet Scene

Macbeth, now the king, is hosting a grand feast. The hall is filled with lords and nobles, and the atmosphere is lively. However, underneath the celebration, there is a sense of unease.

As Macbeth raises his glass to toast, he suddenly freezes. He sees something terrifying: the ghost of Banquo, his former friend, whom he had murdered. The ghost is pale, bloodied, and staring at Macbeth, silently accusing him of the crime.

No one else can see the ghost, so the guests are confused by Macbeth’s strange behavior. He starts talking to the ghost, his fear and guilt making him lose control. Lady Macbeth quickly tries to calm everyone, saying her husband is just unwell. But deep down, she is worried. The joyful feast turns into chaos as Macbeth continues to be haunted by Banquo’s ghost, a symbol of his growing guilt.

2. Macbeth's Final Battle

In the final scene, Macbeth is on a battlefield near Dunsinane. The sky is dark and gloomy, reflecting the hopelessness of the situation. He is no longer the fearless warrior he once was. His armor is damaged, and he is tired and alone.

Despite his fear, Macbeth clings to the witches’ prophecy: “No man born of a woman shall harm Macbeth.” He believes this means no one can kill him. But when he faces Macduff, his final enemy, he learns a shocking truth. Macduff was not born in the usual way—he was delivered by a caesarean section. This means he is not "born of a woman" in the way Macbeth thought.

Realizing the prophecy has tricked him, Macbeth understands that he is doomed. His confidence crumbles, and he faces his inevitable defeat.