Macbeth

Macbeth

1. James I

   • Whilst he was the monarch in the 'Jacobean' period, Shakespeare wrote more cynical plays, like Macbeth
   • Thought he could out argue anyone
   • King of Scotland at age 1 after Mary, Queen of Scots

2. Witches in 1600's

3. Women in the 1600's

   • Seen as weak and inferior to men
     • Lady Macbeth seems to control her husband in some parts of the story
   • Were only allowed jobs such as midwife, cook and cleaner
   • Responsible for taking care of the family
   • Shakespeare criticises stereotypes where someone comments on the weird sisters having beards

4. Religion in the 1600's

   • The King and parliament clashed over religion

5. Gunpowder Plot

   • Happened the year before Macbeth was wrote