Macbeth

Macbeth

1. Who was Macbeth?

   • Macbeth, Thane of Glamis, was a fearless viking soldier in King Duncan's army. He was praised by the locals and Duncan himself for being a a hero and "Deserving of that name."
     • However, after hearing the 3 witches' prophecy that he's become the king of Scotland, he becomes a very bad, tyrannical leader. With his wife's help and encouragement, he murders Duncan in cold blood, in his sleep, because of this, he is filled with deep guilt and regret

2. How did Macbeth fall from grace?

   • Macbeth fell from grace because he was worried the predictions of the witches would be wrong. With the help of his wife, he successfully murders Duncan then his best friend Banquo. This leaves Macbeth with the worst feeling of guilt and he is disgusted at himself for doing such a thing. Although he was full of disgust at himself, he decided to fight until the end and die as a soldier.

3. About the poet: Shakespeare

   • William Shakespeare was born on the 23rd of April, 1564 and Died in 1616. He was born in Stratford-upon-Avon and wrote many plays and poems.