A modern story that parallels Macbeth.
Published in June 2, 2014, Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier, both, 12, from Waukesha, Washington plotted to kill their best friend. They attacked her in the woods and brutally stabbed her 19 times. Both girls now face murder charges and they are sentenced to 65 years in prison. In the official criminal complaint filed by the State of Wisconsin, the girls make some very weird statements including their belief that Slender Man, a fictional character on the Internet, would kill their families if they do not murder their friend.
Shakespeare's characters relate to this story; Macbeth and Lady Macbeth plotted to kill King Duncan, who also appears to be a friend to Macbeth. They attacked him in his slumber inside his chamber but the slight difference between the two is that the couple blamed the guards for their deed. The Three Witches prophesied that Macbeth will be king, so in order for this to come true, he must murder for the throne.
The Three Witches symbolises 'Slender Man', a man who supposedly would kill Morgan and Anissa's family. Both the witches and Slender man lure the victims to a horrible deed in exchange for some sort of reward. Macbeth and Lady Macbeth relates to Morgan and Anissa because they both decided to murder to fulfil their ambitions. Macbeth and his wife's ambition to rule Scotland, and it was Morgan and Anissa's ambition to save their families. This then leads them to a great downfall. The lost lives of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth and being sentenced to prison for Morgan and Anissa.
Shakespeare's characters relate to this story; Macbeth and Lady Macbeth plotted to kill King Duncan, who also appears to be a friend to Macbeth. They attacked him in his slumber inside his chamber but the slight difference between the two is that the couple blamed the guards for their deed. The Three Witches prophesied that Macbeth will be king, so in order for this to come true, he must murder for the throne.
The Three Witches symbolises 'Slender Man', a man who supposedly would kill Morgan and Anissa's family. Both the witches and Slender man lure the victims to a horrible deed in exchange for some sort of reward. Macbeth and Lady Macbeth relates to Morgan and Anissa because they both decided to murder to fulfil their ambitions. Macbeth and his wife's ambition to rule Scotland, and it was Morgan and Anissa's ambition to save their families. This then leads them to a great downfall. The lost lives of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth and being sentenced to prison for Morgan and Anissa.