Macbeth Chapters Unspoken

A play has been written based around Shakespeare's Macbeth. As most critics state, "The play is too short!". As Liddel wrote in 1903, "It is characterised by an unusual condensation in style, probably due to the fact that it was intended to be filled out by spectacular additions...".

The author has written new scenes to be inserted into 'The Tragedy of Macbeth', scenes that were possibly removed by Shakespeare prior to its performance. He culled the play so he himself would not be culled. The author also provides new stage direction for the play. Together these explain of the enigmas of the great play. In 1877, Paton put forward his theory pertaining to the Third Murderer (III.iii) and stated "that he (Shakespeare) left it untold in words and, as if it were, a secret to be found out...".

But what of the other riddles? These include:

- The Angus/Ross riddles throughout Act 1?
- How could Macbeth and Banquo be in a battle in Fife then, on the same day, arrive in Forres?
- When was the plot to murder Duncan first planned?
- The announcement of Malcolme as the Prince of Cumberland and the sudden departure for Inverness?
- The sudden appearance of Ross after Duncan's murder?
- Why did the murderers, after killing Banquo, not look for or chase down Fleance?
- How could the Murderer present himself to Macbeth with blood on his face?
- Why Lennox did not warn Lady Macduff?
- Why was Ross with Lady Macduff immediately before the family was savagely slaughtered?
- How can Hecate not know what the witches are doing?

And, of course, who is the Third Murderer. Then again, on thinking about it, who are the first two murderers.

So come to the Schonell and hear of a new theory for this great play.