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THE PORTER'S SPEECH At the beginning of act two, scene three, we are introduced to a drunken Porter, who gives a speech to the audience. Shakespeare used the convention of the Fool or Court Jester to great effect, especially in his Tragedies where the Fools are less identifiable and can have major parts. Like more modern versions, the continuity person on TV, the Fool offers relief from unbearable tension and keeps us busy and amused during scene changes. Unlike the modern circus clown, pantomime or stand-up comedian, as Shakespeare tells us clearly, he is not a buffoon and has a serious job to do. His is an essential and fast moving part in Macbeth. There are many reasons as to how the Porter's speech can contribute to a production of Macbeth. The first one we may think of is that by letting the audience laugh, having just seen Macbeth's blood...

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