Macbeth Context

Macbeth Context

1. When Shakespeare wrote Macbeth in 1606 James I had been King of England for three years.

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2. Macbeth was first performed at Hampton Court Palace

3. Revenge and tragedy

   • Hatred
   • One of Shakespeare's greatest

4. True Love

   • Wife persuaded him to kill King Duncan
     • Calling him a coward
     • Macbeth was thane of Cowdor
     • Revenge

5. Witches

   • Seen as dangerous
     • Chanting, spells superstitous
   • Witchcraft
     • Elizabethan era
       • Queen Elizabeth

6. Malcom King Duncans son plans his revenge

   • When Macbeth kills Duncan
   • Malcom kills Macbeth
   • Becomes king

7. Also kills Banquo

   • Banquo is his best mate.

8. Wrote AFTER Queen Elizabeth Reigned,although he was a famous playwright during her era.

9. Macbeth was int the military.

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