In their literacy work on Macbeth, Year 6 took on the role of crime scene investigators to solve the mystery of King Duncan’s untimely death. A battle had been won and the King’s
loyal soldier, Macbeth, had been awarded the title Thane of Cawdor at a
party hosted at Glamis Castle (the home of Macbeth and his
ambitious wife). However, as Year 6 soon discovered, King Duncan (who
had personally delivered Macbeth’s new title) did not survive the night!
With their feet covered, atmospheric music playing and a crime scene
cordoned off, Hacton’s CSIs examined the evidence. After questioning
potential suspects - Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, Banquo, Prince Malcolm,
Prince Donnalbain, the guards and three witches - the agents explored
motives and decided upon a prime suspect: Lady Macbeth!
Unfortunately, they were soon to discover that the perpetrator of the
murder was actually Macbeth; no longer King Duncan’s loyal subject. Lady
Macbeth was not altogether innocent though. Her devious plan had come
to fruition. Fearing for their security, the rightful heirs to the
throne - Prince Malcolm and Prince Donnalbain - fled to England and
Ireland. This left a power vacuum which could only be filled by... King
and Queen Macbeth.
The morning ended with a regal coronation ceremony amidst cries of “All
hail Macbeth, King of Scotland!” The witches’ prophecy had come true!
“All hail Macbeth, King of Scotland!”
October 20, 2014
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