The castle setting in Act Two plays a very important role in how act two plays out. It sets up for Macbeth to have an easy way to murder king Duncan because Castles are big and easy to move stealth fully through. Castles also feel very contained together. After Duncan is murdered Malcolm and Donalbain Duncan’s sons don’t feel safe in that place. “Where we are, there’s daggers in men’s smiles.” Donalbain says to his brother explaining how people are going to be trying to kill them well putting a front on as their friends. The death of their father definitely plays a major part in their fear however being confined in a small place with potential murders creates a sense of urgency to get out of their and to flee to London and Ireland. Had it not been such a confining setting maybe the two would have stuck around a little longer and not felt so untrusting of the individuals around them.
I really like your connection between the castle and how easy it was to kill king Duncan. I also really like the picture. Good luck with all of your endeavors after high school.
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