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Macbeth
An introduction…
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Background on Macbeth
Real 11th century Scottish King, but ruled peacefully
Written in 1605-1607
Tragedy
Written to please King James (formerly King of Scots [1567-1603], interested in witchcraft)
Historically, play would take place in late 11th century, but as typical of Shakespeare, several modern anachronistic references
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Themes
1. Great ambition or lust for power ultimately brings ruin
2. Evil can be disguised as something nice- looking
3. Temptation overcomes even the strong.
4. Guilt haunts the guilty
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Watch for…
Who is ultimately responsible for all the deaths that occur (who do you blame?)
The role of blood—what is it symbolic for, where do we see it, and who sees blood most often?
The role of the supernaturalWitches
Ghosts
Hallucinations
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Macbeth as Tragic Hero?
Noble birth
Several redeemable, likable characteristics
Has tragic flaw of character
Downfall caused by tragic flaw
Has self-realization or self-awareness but often too late
Death usually causes audience to sympathize or feel pity.
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Macbeth
Thane of Glamis and Cawdor, a general in the King's army
Tragic downfall is his quest for power or his AMBITION.
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Hecate and the 3 witchesHecate: ancient (pre-Olympian) Greco-Roman goddess of witchcraft and crossroads. Sometimes depicted with three faces.
Witches:Disgusting women (if you can call them that)Add an element of supernatural and prophecy to the play. They can assume the shape of an animal, but with a defect, such as a tailless rat. They are described as having beards but looking human.
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Lady Macbeth
loves her husband.
She is also ambitious but lacks the morals of her husband.
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King Duncan
King of Scotland
Duncan is a good king who his people like. However, he is unable to discern those who threaten his reign.
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Banquo
Thane of Lochaber, a general in the King's army
Banquo serves as a foil to Macbeth—one of his closest friends
King James I believed himself descended from Banquo
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Macduff
Thane of Fife, a nobleman of Scotland
Macduff shows early on a distrust of Macbeth.
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Malcolm and Donalbain
Both are minor characters
Sons of King Duncan
Malcolm is set to inherit the throne next
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Lennox and Ross
Noblemen and minor characters
Both observe Macbeth and become suspicious of him