Diary entries for Lady Macbeth on reading Macbeth's letter, on Macbeth's return from battle, on Duncan's arrival, on Macbeth's indecision, on the murder of Duncan and on the Banquet and Banquo's ghost.

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Diary entries for Lady Macbeth on reading Macbeth’s letter, on Macbeth’s return from battle, on Duncan’s arrival, on Macbeth’s indecision, on the murder of Duncan and on the Banquet and Banquo’s ghost.

Today, I received a letter, inside it incredible news from Macbeth.  Weird sisters predicted that he was to be Thane of Cawdor!  As amazing as this may seem, their prophecy came true!  The sisters didn’t just forecast that Macbeth was to be Thane of Cawdor but also that he will be king!  My only fear is that Macbeth is too kind for his own good.  He must be ruthless if he wants to fulfil his ambition.  The nearest way to become king is to cold-heartedly kill Duncan.  It would be terrible for Macbeth to miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.  These weird sisters must be messengers from God or of perhaps the Devil, to foresee something like that.  Macbeth must follow up prediction so that it becomes his destiny.  

I have prayed to the spirits to take away my femininity so I can aid and spur on my husband in his mission to kill Duncan.  I beg the spirits to prevent me feeling any remorse so I can stick to the plan.  I hope that the night will be foggy and gloomy so that no one can see the stab wound.

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I knew it was a huge, bloody battle and I was just pleased to see the future king alive.  I had had no idea if Macbeth was alive and well.  I was so worried about him.  Not only was I pleased for that reason but also because the start of our lives is just beginning.  The benefits and rewards of the throne are soon in the grasp of my hand.

Macbeth said that Duncan was to leave the next day.  At this moment it occurred ...

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