Macbeth, by William Shakesepeare
Macbeth, by William Shakespeare, is the story of a man corrupted by power who ultimately becomes evil. Macbeth is a noble, and he hears a prophecy from three witches that he will become king. The only way to become king would be to kill the current king, Duncan, so Lady Macbeth, his wife, convinces him to commit the crime. This murder sparks a flame in Macbeth and throughout the play, Macbeth continues to unravel until he reaches madness.
Macbeth was an okay read for me. It is written by Shakespeare, so naturally, it was pretty hard to understand. I read Macbeth for school, and it definitely was not as bad as other works we read. It was interesting to see the character development in Macbeth and his wife. I would recommend Macbeth to students who enjoy classics and Shakespeare's works.
Reviewed by Rebecca S., Grade 10
Glendale Central Library
Comments
I have always enjoyed reading Shakespeare's plays, but I enjoyed the Tragedy of Macbeth far more than his other plays. The careful progression of Macbeth's insanity is depicted through his mindless actions that create chaos within his family and friends. As he rises through the ranks of Scotland with murder, the isolation between him and the world becomes evident, as he grows distant from his wife and his friends. I loved this subtle progression as it kept the book interesting to read.
Reviewed by Anonymous , Grade 10
Montrose Library
Another classic by Shakespeare, Macbeth is a dramatic and entertaining novel that keys in on issues of greed and power. This is such a great book and is based on some accurate historical events, making it perfect for any history buffs. Shakespeare's writing style always delivers stories so well and this is no exception. Truly one of his best works, this captures the important message of how greed in large quantities is a very dangerous thing. Everyone should read this novel!
Reviewed by R.B., Grade 11
Montrose Library