Ian Johnston is a Shakespeare scholar and professor. In his lecture “Introduction to Macbeth,” he says that “... Macbeth is a mass murderer, who does away with friends, colleagues, women and children, often for no apparent reason other than his own desires. Why do we keep our attention focused on him?”
Write an argument in response to this Johnston’s statement, in which you:
Defend or challenge Johnston’s claim, using characteristics and elements of craft that are associated with argument.
Provide solid, convincing textual evidence as you defend or challenge the claim.
Include a convincing conclusion.
Integrate and cite direct quotations accurately.