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Adam, you do show how Macbeth evolves. Nicely done. You have brought in key events to demonstrate his change in character. You are direct and to the point as you bring about his transformation. Good work.

Journals 5-8 Macbeth

Journal 5
banquo is dead but his son is still alive after he escaped. The witches said Banquo would be the father of many kings to come. His son must be destroyed before he takes over my crown. I must do all I can to kill him and if I don't I have failed as a ruler and as a human 

Journal 6
I am just remembering something the witches told me. I can only be killed by someone who Is not born from his mothers womb. I was also told I would not be killed until the forest walked. I think I am pretty safe and will rule forever. LONG LIVE MACBETH 

Journal 7 
I keep seeing Banquo in my mind. Am I going insane or is he here haunting me from beyond the grave. I can't handle this job anymore. It Is driving me insane and making me do things I regret. Why did I listen to those witches and kill duncan. I wish I wouldn't of. 

Journal 8
The great queen is dead and I suspect me soon after. All the witches predictions have come true but there is no man not born from his mothers womb. I am safe for now but I think it is no longer safe to write in this journal so this is the end and I will burn this journal so no one finds out the secrets of my past. LONG LIVE MACBETH! THE GREATEST RULER THIS KINGDOM HAS EVER SEEN

Macbeth Journals

Entry 1

Today was a very good day. The war had finally ended. So many lives lost. Another very weird thing happened today. 3 strange women approached my friend banquo and me and told me a prophecy. I would be king one day. Those 3 ladies must be drunk or something because there is no one I could become king. I have always thought being king would be cool but no chance I can be. I guess we will just have to see what happens and pray for the best.

Entry 2

The strangest thing ever happened today. Those 3 confusing woman’s prophecy came true, well at least part of it. The king, Duncan summoned me today and named me the duke of Cumberland. Am I going insane or is this actually happening. Were those ladies real or was it all a dream. Most importantly, am I still in this dream? If the prophecy is right how do I become king? Maybe I should ask my wife, she will tell me what to do. Hopefully she will believe me or else she may put me somewhere for crazy people or worse leave me because she thinks I am insane. I guess only time will tell.

Entry 3

Tonight is the night. Tonight Duncan dies. I am so nervous about this. I have murdered before but never a king. What if I get caught, what if he wakes and kills me or what if I confess because I cant live with myself after and I am put to death. Why must this be the only way to become king? I could wait until the king dies but I may be dead myself. No! I must not talk my way out of it. What must be done will be done and Duncan will not see the light of tomorrow.

Entry 4

The great King is dead and I arise as the new king. With the help of my wife, I have killed the king. Macbeth shall rule forever. But wait. The 3 witches said Banquo would be the father of many kings. Does this mean I must destroy my best friend in order to remain ruler of this land? Why must life give us such hard decisions to deal with? Why can’t it just all be laid out with no tough decisions at all. I guess we will just have to see what will happen over the next days, months or even years