The Highland Tale; The King Act Zero Scene Five

THE QUILT

ACT ZERO

SCENE FIVE

 

Guilt is a feeling of worry or unhappiness that you have because you have done something wrong, such as causing harm to another person: It is a moral emotion that occurs when a person believes or realizes …… accurately or not …… that they have compromised their own standards of conduct or have violated universal moral standards and bear significant responsibility for that violation. This can manifest in several ways, from sweating and trembling to sudden outbursts of emotion. Another sign to look for is a desire to deflect blame. A guilty person may try to shift the focus away from themselves and onto others, perhaps by making accusations or spreading rumours about someone else.

“I did not kill Duncan.” MacBeth woke up from his sleep. “I did not. He was dead when I saw him.”

MacBeth recalled that night, upon the words ……. No, it was influence of the lady ……. He had taken the journey to kill Duncan. He saw the guards asleep as said to him by Elleanor that they will be. He approached the bed and saw Duncan.

The King then was stabbed in the heart.

The King was dead.

“I have seen many deaths. I knew of one when I sees it.” MacBeth recalled his thoughts.

“Who had done it?” MacBeth was unsure. He wanted to raise the alert but who will they say done it. It was his castle and he was the host. He was responsible for the safety of his guests. He will be ……... ostracised and he …… will not be King. His prophecy will be fake.

“How could I had trusted the Angels? Banquo was right. They are not but demons in disguise.” MacBeth sighed. “I was stupid to think it was.”

MacBeth was uncertain. He looked to Duncan, and reckoned there was a way to make that work. He reached for the dagger and removed it. The dagger was bloodied and the blood from the dead King flowed onto his hand. He approached the guards and stabbed them too.

“There will be no witnesses.” MacBeth turned once more to look at the dead King. “Yes, the King is dead. I will tell them that.”

MacBeth went back to his chamber. He met Elleanor and told her of his deed.

“I killed Duncan. Here is the dagger.” MacBeth said.

“You should had left it with the guards. You fool. Now they will look for the dagger.” Lady Elleanor grabbed the dagger and went back to the King’s chamber. She was not one that was familiar with killing. She left the dagger onto the guards and returned to MacBeth.

It was a complete act of murders.

Or so it was assumed.

“My Lord, one of the guards is alive. He is wounded mortally.” MacBeth was told then by the servant. They were at the chamber where Duncan’s body was still laid on the bedding.

“Bastard!” The anger in MacBeth as befit that of a soldier took the final blow to kill the guard. MacDuff rushed over.

“Why did you do that? He could have ……”

“He killed the King. My King! I had to avenge the King.” MacBeth cried out. “I am the King’s servant. It is my duty.”

So, it was and for the brave action of MacBeth, he was praised by many of the nobles and Thanes.