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Argumentative Essay: Did Macbeth Kill Duncan?

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Did Macbeth kill Duncan? Even though no one saw the murder, no one has evidence for the murder and the only self-proclaimed “witness” is a terrorist, who seeks vengeance towards Macbeth but, I can sympathise with Macduff’s circumstance. Although, these two do show similarities, both have killed and risked their lives for their country, both had loving families, both respected King Duncan but, both would defy God, go against the natural order of the world to save Scotland. If it wasn’t for the courageous Scottish healers Macbeth would have died, then and there. The prosecution may proclaim that King Duncan was innocent and a great King, but then, he was foolish. Whereas, Macbeth did not fear in the face of danger or chaos, he faced it directly
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