Macbeth

I am a coward, but brave enough

I wonder; if the witches are true

I hear; Lady Macbeth's fearless voice

I see; a glory dagger

I want; to be King of Scotland

I am a coward, but brave enough

I pretend; guilt in my soul

I feel; the pretension owned my body and soul

I touch; "Will all great Neptune’s ocean wash this blood Clean from my hand?"

I worry; I'll be murdered

I cry; for the people that I killed

I am a coward, but brave enough

I understand; that my choices are the result of sacrifice

I say; “False face must hide what the false heart doth know.”

I dream; my time is coming

I try; to show I am dominant

I hope; this ambition might be true

I am a coward, but brave enough

Rationale

The poem "Macbeth" is a poem of the tragic character Macbeth's point of view, expressing the
complicated and contradictory emotions he feels during the play. It passes into Macbeth's internal
conflicts, desires, and tensions, as well as the repercussions of his acts. The framework of the poem
centers around the repeated line "I am a coward, but brave enough," which emphasizes a recurring
motif, highlighting Macbeth's characteristics. The initial statement quickly reveals Macbeth's
conflicting nature. He sets the scene for the internal struggle he suffers by acknowledging his
weakness while professing to be brave. The phrase also depicts the tone of reflection, implying that
the poem will go deeper into Macbeth's soul. The line, "I wonder; if the witches are true"
demonstrates Macbeth's curiosity about supernatural beings. It illustrates his willingness to accept
the witches' prophecy, suggesting his developing ambition and desire for power. "I hear; Lady
Macbeth's fearless voice" emphasizes Lady Macbeth's persuasive character, which serves as the
motivation behind Macbeth's actions. This statement represents the effect of her strong personality
on Macbeth's beliefs, which pushes his ambition even more. "I see; a glory dagger" indicates an
imagination or vision that Macbeth has. Overall, the poem portrays the key point in Macbeth's life
when he considers the murder of King Duncan and the way to achieving his dream.