The Tragedy of Macbeth Characters, Setting, Themes.
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The Tragedy of MacbethCharacters,
Setting, Themes
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“Double, double toil and trouble;
Fire burn, and caldron bubble!”
-The Weird Sisters
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Fun Facts
Macbeth was written in 1606 and is Shakespeare’s 31st play. Shakespeare wrote Macbeth for King James I of England, formally James VI of Scotland, Queen Elizabeth’s cousin.
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Fun Facts
The "real" Macbeth became King of Scotland in 1040 after defeating a historical Duncan. Shakespeare presents an older King Duncan in the play. The real Macbeth ruled Scotland for 17 years.
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Fun Facts
James I was a descendent of the Banquo-Fleance line. Shakespeare presented Banquo's character in a honorable light to please James I.
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Principal Characters
Duncan- King of Scotland
Three Witches
Lady Macbeth
Scottish Generals & Noblemen Macbeth Banquo Macduff
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Characters Fleance- Banquo’s son
Malcolm & Donaldbain- Duncan’s sons
Siward- Earl of Northumberland, general of English forces
Seyton
Three Murderers
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Characters
Lady Macduff
Hecate
Angus
Lennox
Ross
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Where it all goes down…
The events of Macbeth take place in Scotland and England in the 11th century.
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The play opens just before a thunder storm.
Excessive darkness and thunderous sound effects add to the already eerie atmosphere. Shakespeare’s use of light and shadow/darkness are prominent in Macbeth.
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Elements of Macbeth Tragic Hero
Soliloquy
Aside
Comic relief
Tragedy
Paradox
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Act 1, Scene 1 The Weird Sisters (witches)
enter and establish themselves as characters.
They make references to Macbeth, and that they have a part to play in his future
… start with Act 1, Scene 2 tonight
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