Journal Entry # 1 [Usama]

Ah ! An image from our encounter with the three wicked witches. Oh, just seeing this image brings the chills down my spine. What a horrid, and grotesque site.

Dearest Journal,

Today Macbeth and I defeated the Norwegian scoundrels. I have to admit, it was a tough battle. We were outnumbered, but we managed to survive. Along with fellow soldiers, Macbeth, and I, managed to slice through the strong Norwegian army, defeating them all by using our swordsmanship to slice each from the nave to the chops. It was our right; we had to protect the honour of our noble land and King Duncan. This great victory comes with some bad news; many of our innocent and brave Scottish soldiers have paid the ultimate price for peace. May their souls rest in peace.

After the battle was won, Macbeth and I were walking along the heath when we suddenly saw the most grotesque sight. As we got closer, I realised they resembled old women. They were short, longhaired, and had greasy, wrinkled skin. The witches greeted Macbeth with the title “Thane of Glamis”, and to our astonishment, with the title of “Thane of Cawdor” and “King soon to be”. I do not know how Macbeth could be either of those two titles when both men are still alive. The hags also mentioned that I would father a line of kings. Before I could question them further, they perished into thin air.

As we continued, Ross approached us and titled Macbeth Thane of Cawdor. The previous Thane of Cawdor had betrayed the kingdom, and paid the price. The question now is, how had those witches known? If this is true, does this mean Macbeth shall soon become King? If so, what will happen to King Duncan and his sons? Does this mean my prophecy too will be fufilled? So many questions with no answers provided. I am thinking nothing of these prophecies, but I think this might not be the case for ol’ Macbeth. I have my suspicions that Macbeth will end up in much trouble due to these hags.
Well, it’s time to get back on the road. The king should be expecting our arrival before the night falls. As soon as I figure all this out, I shall return to write more.

Yours,
Banquo

This music video is by Medwyn Goodall. The music sounds very creepy and haunting at the same time. When I had met those hags, my heart stopped, and music similar to this one played in my head. This song brings back the memory of those three evil sisters, the tune of this song is as dark and trembling as those three.