Who Is To Blame For Macbeth's Death

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I’m sure you’ve heard of the deaths of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, but fear not because I will be helping you solve this mystery. I will be gathering clues and a thorough investigation. Do not fear m’lord, I will have this case solved before you know it. Macbeth’s death was one of which I’ve never seen, but it should be easy. It seems to me as if he had a battle with someone, and that person must’ve put an end to him. Act 5, scene 8, lines 4-34 state that Macbeth and Macduff, and Macduff wanted to kill Macbeth because of what he did to his family. It’s clear to me that Macbeth’s tragic end was met by Macduff. Lady Macbeth’s death was one that was too simple to solve. Act 5, scene 2, lines 23-76 talks about Lady Macbeth is hearing

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