Discussing Act.1 Scene 7 of Macbeth

The scene takes place in the Madison Squ ar Gardens basketball courts after scheduled training. Chris Anderson, reserve picture guard, a positioning recently appointed to him after Jason Hart sustained a serious injury, considers jeopardising Chauncey Billups position as point guard and captain of the Denver Nuggets. Chris talks to head cheerleader and girl adept Ashley Reynolds and discusses fashions to jeopardise Chaunceys position on the team.(Chris dribbles ball across court to Ashley)Chris If only I could get rid of Chauncey without any suspicions or consequences (Thinks)I could purposely hurt Chauncey in a practise session, but the risk of suspicion would be way too risky. It would be much easier and beneficial to have someone do it for me. (Looks to Ashley in a strange way)Ashley No, no way would I put my cheerleading race in jeopardy, and besides, who am I to do such a thing Im not a violent personChris Theres got be some way I can get his position. My basketball coach in college had a prophecy that one day I would be drafted to the NBA. He also stated that I would proceed a true leader of a NBA team. Ive been drafted now and all there is left to do takeover Chaunceys position and captaincy.(Ashley thinks of ways in which Chris could become captain)Ashley I have a perfect idea.Chris Out with it and then.Ashley Well, I am head of the cheerleading team and ever soyone knows, players loooove cheerleaders.Chris What are you trying to get at? Yes we all delight in cheerleaders.Ashley Well, I could jeopardize Chaunceys position on the team by making false accusations that he sexually assaulted me.Chris (Thinks) No, I couldnt do that to him, Chauncey is a loyal friend and besides, I dont want to ruin his flight. What happens if the plan falls through? Theres a chance it will ruin my NBA career as well. All the NBA endorsement I have received will be lost. I dont think Im ready to throw that all away for a starting position on the team.Ashley You are w rong Chauncey isnt a loyal friend, he is a team-mate and thats all. Nothing bad will happen to you and your career. You dont have to be involved, no one will ever knowChris Ashley, we are a couple now, if news spreads that we are together and then gets linked back to the sexual assault a lot of circumspection will be brought upon me. I dont know what to do, Im only a newly recruited player to the Denver Nuggets, I should be appreciative of what has been given to me. Not everybody receives a deal like mine. Chauncey is very deserving of his position on the team and is a very good role model in which I should purpose to. He is so well respected in the NBA. There would be many assumptions as to why he would sexually assault women, let alone a cheerleader from the same team, besides Chauncey has a wife and is a very good friend of yours.Ashley What are you talking about Chris? Ever since you were drafted to the NBA youve wanted Chaunceys position Youve wanted leadership and you shoul d be granted recognition. What girl doesnt want her boyfriend to show leadership and dominance? I would love you even more if we were to get by this off.Chris No, the Consequences of these circumstances are far too severe. Chauncey has done nothing to me in order for me to jeopardise his position on the team let alone his career in the NBA. If the predications from my college basketball are true, maybe I might get that leadership role as captain of a team, but whos saying that its qualifying to be captain of the Denver Nuggets, who says that its Chauncey Billups position and role of the team in which Im going to overthrow. In time, the prophecy will come true. Its better to hide my ambitions then expose them and run the risk of ruining my NBA career, a friends NBA career or my friendship with Chauncey.