The Tale of SirDuckbeth
A Shakespearean tragedy reimagined with feathers and webbed feet
The Legend
SirDuckbeth emerged from the creative reimagining of Shakespeare's classic tragedy "Macbeth," featuring a dramatic duck protagonist. Born with a crown upon his head, the prophecy foretold that he would rise to power, but at what cost?
Represents
Ambition, destiny, and divine drama
"Out, out brief quack! Life's but a waddling shadow, a poor player that struts and quacks his hour upon the stage and then is heard no more."
Our feathered protagonist's journey mirrors the tragic arc of Shakespeare's Macbeth, exploring how power corrupts and how destiny unfolds—all with a dash of duck-themed humor and charm.
Dramatic Elements
Ambition
Like Macbeth, SirDuckbeth's ambition drives him to great heights, but also leads to his downfall. The crown he wears symbolizes both his achievement and his burden.
Destiny
The prophecy of the three mysterious geese sets SirDuckbeth on his path. But is he following fate, or creating it through his own actions?
Divine Drama
The supernatural elements of the original play are preserved, with a waterfowl twist. The divine and the mortal intertwine in this feathered tragedy.
"Fair is fowl, and fowl is fair:
Hover through the fog and filthy air."
— The Three Geese
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