Eten and Wien 7 Macbeth Creative Writing Project English 20-1 Now that you have read a decent amount of Macbeth and have been exposed to Shakespeare’s language, poetic structure and stylistic choices, you and a partner are tasked with creating 2 original scenes to add to Macbeth. Imagine that Shakespeare did not have enough time to write more scenes for Macbeth and you are taking over that role to fill in the gaps of where information or scenes are missing. These could be prequel scenes before Act I scene i, or scenes in between Acts. The 2 scenes you have decided to complete must be approved by Ms. Megan in advance before the due date! Requirements: + Minimum 3 pages per scene, 12pt font, Times New Roman + allusions per scene + Use of existing characters and limited or no new characters J+ Existing characters must act according to their description, personality and speech + Scenes must be realistic and authentic according to the times, information and setting J+ Attempt to use Shakespearean language, however it can be written in colloquial language |* Attempt to mimic Shakespeare’s poetic style and stylistic features (verse, rhyme, similies, metaphors, motifs, themes ...) |+ Setting, actions, dialogue, translations and line numbers included to match |+ Printed and submitted on due date cavecony | ly | sum | seated aim The play reads as if Shakespeare wrote it, Language and attempting to imitate his word choice, ‘Authenticity stylistic choice and poetic structure, 2 x2 allusions are used per scene with the translation on the side’ Settings, action and dialogue are authentic and realistic, staying true to the Macbeth storyline and the world of Shakespeare. 0 [Characters and ~ | Existing characters act according to their Dialogue description and personality in Macbeth. Dialogue is creative, engaging and includes narrative that conpeets,to,hestagyine and y compliments the overarching plot ‘Translations 72 scenes are ‘lly completes: minimum of 3 and Length pages each with transfations and line numbers to match. Completed in 12pt font, ‘Times New Roman‘and printed. 5 'T/40a jetons © yun Act II Scene 1.V Act II Scene I.V Chom In Macbeth’: castle. \ on (ine Enterg King Duncan ze, no brackets Duncan ‘Who knocks on my door at such hour? Come in. (Knocking on the door) = (tal Macduff Good E’en, Your Majesty. My apologies for such late intrusion, but the intent of my presence is to ask of thy stay. Shall I stay put for thy security? J se Ion soe Duncan How thoughtful of thee, but I’m well comfortable in this chamber. Y Macduff My service will always be available if need be. What time shall we rise S and ride back to the palace? Di As th Kes up from its slumb pe eerie ead Eee and spread its warmth to everything it touches. wn con, ent? a des lo awise yo cll LP) Macduff Duly noted, Your Majesty. | shall personally wake you from your deep When the birds sing their morning melody, And the trees dance with the wind, ® amber & a art | Duncan Grammerey, Macduff. Thou may-be excused. May thee have a peaceful ae Slumber. phe MwDuncan 1am thy King. Wherefore I be frightened of thee? My place is on top of the Olympus. If anything, thou shoulds’t be fright of me. Second witch Fright of thee? 35 But thou art soft as the roots of a cottonwood tree How better of ruler would thou be? Dunean You dare challenge my ruling? All Beware, our King. When the clock strikes three, The doves will flee 40 And tis only the dagger thou shall see. v Duncan Dagger thou shall see? What doth thee speak of? Halt, | decree you to tell me- (Witches Exits) Where have they gone? Creatures of night, come hither. (Thunder rumbles, lightning flashes. Duncan gets frightened.) Duncan Art thou heavy tidings true? 45 No... Shun those evil thoughts! Macbeth fought bravely, His wounds are proof of his violent love for the kingdom. Tis wrong to see him as Brutus. // \ Those ghastly creatures hath spoke foully of Macbeth fi felolus Aagyei) 50 He doth not dare to hurt me. (Sees dagger in his suit, goes to grab it) But wherefore my chest pounds heavily? Those words that tells of my forthcoming may not be trueAct II Scene 1.V. Act II Scene LV In Macbeth’s castle Enters King Duncan (Knocking on the door) Duncan Who is it? Macduff Good evening, your majesty. Sorry for coming in late. I came to ask if you would like me to stay for security. Duncan Thats very nice of you, but {I} be doing just fine myself. Macduff —_T'll be here. If you need me just call. By the way, what time should I wake you up tomorrow? Duncan As soon as the sun comes out. When birds start chirping, Macduff Alright, your majesty. I'll come over when it’s time. Duncan You can go now. Goodnight. Macduff Goodnight, Your Majesty. (Macduff Exits. Owl enters Duncan’s chamber.) Dunean —_ (Talking to owl) Why are you here? It’s so late! You hungry? (Ow! flies away. Strong winds blows through.)All Be careful, our King. When the clock strikes three, Order will be no more And it will only be the dagger that you'll find. Duncan dagger that I will find? What do you mean? Stop, I command you to tell me (Witches Exits) Where have they gone? Creatures of night, come here. (Thunder rumbles, lightning flashes. Duncan gets frightened.) Dunean Are your sad news true? No... Ignore those evil thoughts! Macbeth fought bravely, It is evident in his wounds, ‘Those creatures are lying, He wouldn’t dare hurt me (sees dagger in his suit, goes to grab it) Why is my chest pounding so hard? Those words may be a lie But Macbeth is still a heroic warrior ready to pawn at every chance. He isn’t scared nor question himself And war is his second nature. I should know who I’m dealing with And to do so would be to look innocent in guilt, so that guilt will look innocent. (Clock strikes 2:55) I have been played by those old hags, T hope they get the plague and die. So stupid. Why on earth would Macbeth of all people try to hurt me? (Duncan goes to bed)Act Ill Scene IV Act III Scene I.V 7 In the Palace x ped Enters Banquo, Macbeth, Lady Macbeth and other guests a é id Lady Macbeth Whereto art thou headed(brave Banquo? —————7 onkyes W churaada t7ake Banquo To search for thy Kingdom’s foe; th ces, Your Majesty. i ' Mi a Lady Macbeth If that’s so, thoy,sfoulds)ride like the wind, 4 er Seize those false sons of the/fate os that has done nothing but misery for this kingdom¢(Kisse8)Bariquo on the forehead) 5 Here's for good meas(ire. May thou come home before the sun hides beneath the earth. Adiey/ gentle Banquo. Banquo Grammercy, My jana. Tis’ my duty to serve thy Kingdom. & Lackey tfacbets 2) Lord 1 see you have gotten good luck from My Lord, I fright that thou may have been plagued withal Juda’ kiss. (aside b Baby @) Banquo —_Thou speak, but thy words are empty. I shall see thee anon. a Mt sas) Banquo —_—_Art thou finish packing? Hie now; the sorrowful clouds hath scarfed the pleasant light of day.So he shan’t falter I shall give everything fy Aim | iw bread My fruit shall bring forth sweetness/and rid of the poison that flourishes this earth, When that shall speak tneftnen I shall die in mirth, 40 Fleance Sir, has your mind flee somewhere far beyond the earth? Banquo: _ Nonsense. Ride with thy eyes, and not with thy mouth, Dare to question thy elders, and thou shall be punished for"t Fleance My apologies, sir. My intent is purely to rid thou from worry, 45 as I’ve observed thine eyes have travelled deep into the mysterious realm of the rind de Dyeltyy oayet fol a eng bay Banquo Shun that, thou shoulds’t not delve into other's woe. Fleance Yes, sit. I shall keep thy words at heart, But what is our purpose for this journey? 50 Banquo —_ Hark now, the Kingdom hath been plagued, and ti's unsafe for thee. So thou shall find shelter elsewhere, aroint from this wretched place for now. Mark my decree so thou shall live in safety, Ne’r come home till peace has been won from war, and war has achieved peace. Fleance Art thou coming too? 55 Banquo —_No, I shall keep track of the news in the kingdom.(Captures Banquo and Fleance attention, First Murderer waves for help) Banquo Who belongs to that voice? Someone might be in grave danger... Fleanee That man that stands before me, seems like a someone in the past that I don’t seem to recognize. 85 Banquo May [ help thee, sir? (Banquo gets closer to First Murderer) Fleance _ Sir, he speaks of false truth. My bones tremble as I taste the sourness in the air, they but only tell one of such thing- Death, Banquo —_ Nonsense. It is our duty to help someone in need. Fleance Halt, my eyes hath remembered that man... He is the shadow that I saw. (Banquo gets stabbed) is alluded from the Bible, where Judas, one of 10 Judas’ Kis Christ’s disciples, kissed Christ as a way-to give his identity to the evil King who offered Judas money. In this line, Judas kiss is to pépresent that Lady Macbeth is betraying Banquo by acting nown as the kiss of betrayal, innocent and telling Banquo thgthe is such a brave thane, when in reality she is happy that Banquo will Kill the innocent Prin 15-16 Graceless: Clumsy 17 Sibyl: a woman who were able to forgfell the future 18 Robbed me from sleep: I didn’t geténough sleepAct III Scene I.V Act II Scene I.V Inthe Palace Enters Banquo, Macbeth, Lady Macbeth and other guests Lady Macbeth To which destination are you headed, brave Banquo? Banquo To go look for the enemy of your Kingdom; the treacherous Princes, your Majesty. Lady Macbeth ‘Then you should ride fast. Capture those traitor sons of the King Duncan who have done nothing but cause misery in this kingdom. (Kisses Banquo on the forehead) Here is for good luck. I wish you can come home before the sunsets. Goodbye, noble Banquo. Banquo Thank you, your Majesty. It is my responsibility to serve your kingdom. Lord I see you have gotten good luck from the queen. I am afraid that you may have been cursed with Judas’ kiss Banquo You speak of nonsense. I will see you later.(Banquo seems to be lost in thought) Banquo am scared that my son’s dream will come true. Will I not be there to witness the success that my son has achieved? Tell me, witehes’. Is your prophecy true? Or do | live in misery? Banquo, make your eyes be sharp as eagle so that your sons will be kings. Fleance, who shares the same blood that runs through my veins, And weakness of Macbeth, I will send angels to Fleance side, So he won’t be weak I will do everything My son and grandsons after me will make better kings, and replace Macbeth ‘When that happens, then i will die happily. Fleance Father, what are you thinking? Banquo Nonsense. Ride properly. You're going to get punished if try to question your elders. Fleance Sorry, sit. l only meant to distract you from worry since I see that you look troubled. Banquo Ignore that, you shouldn’t mind other people’s business.The storm isn’t as strong yet, it’s best to move forward. Fleanee Sir, please- Banquo I don’t want to hear any of your excuses. Hurry! (Fleance starts to panic) Fleance Who do these shadows belongs to? (shouts Joudly) What are your names, black figure? Banquo Who are you talking to? Will you stop talking and ride faster? We are running out of time. Fleance Sir, wait- (Banguo starts to ride ahead) I think that it is best to hear my advice, please. (Banquo ignores Fleance) First Murderer Help! (Captures Banquo and Fleance attention, First Murderer waves for help) Banquo Who is that? Someone may be in great danger.... Fleance That man looks familiar but | don’t know who it is