Goolds MacBeth

There were two scene in this film that really stood out, and was also the point were I started taking notes. The first of these was the murder of McDuff’s family. The reason this struck me, other than the reason mentioned above, was that it was quite violent. The fact that MacBeth was in on the murder, I understand he killed Duncan, made this very real and heinous. Both killings were not shown but the nature of the MacDuff family’s murder seemed more violent. The small, confined nature of the MacDuff families’ set may have led to this feeling of difference between the two. The second scene that really stood out to me was the scene in which MacDuff is being told of his families dearth decides to avenge this death but not in hast. Even as the general implores him to meet Macbeth with haste., MacDuff is hesitant with the idea of dealing with MacBeth before he morns. So MacDuff wishes to spend time morning his family and in such paying respects. One thing we notice a lot is the repetitive occurrence of calling out men as not men when wishing the to do as you wish. Lady Macbeth does this as does the English general with MacDuff. The set is quite bland with only a few rows of pews being the set involved. The acting and the emotions of the scene are what draws the importance. I do find it ironic that the messenger who tells MacDuff of his families demise is non other than the man who told MacBeth, by proxy, where to find them.