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Set in Scotland Written for King James I (formerly of Scotland, now England )

The tragedy of. Macbeth. Set in Scotland Written for King James I (formerly of Scotland, now England ). The tragedy of. Macbeth. Shakespeare researched The Chronicles - Banquo is an ancestor of King James I. The Scottish Play.

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Set in Scotland Written for King James I (formerly of Scotland, now England )

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  1. The tragedy of Macbeth • Set in Scotland • Written for King James I (formerly of Scotland, now England)

  2. The tragedy of Macbeth • Shakespeare researched The Chronicles - Banquo is an ancestor of King James I

  3. The Scottish Play • It is believed to be bad luck to even squeak the word ‘Macbeth’ in a theatre

  4. The Tragic Hero

  5. Def. “Man of high standard who falls from that high because of a flaw that has affected many” - Aristotle • Macbeth is one of the most famous examples of the tragic hero.

  6. MAcbeth Characters and themes “Fair is Foul and Foul is Fair”

  7. Macbeth • Brave and capable warrior • Overly ambitious; strong inner conflict • Tragic Hero

  8. Lady Macbeth • Overly ambitious; drives Macbeth to vicious evil deeds. • Strong willed throughout

  9. Banquo • Loyal friend to Macbeth • Real life relative of King James of England

  10. Three Witches • Give prophecy to Macbeth that he will be King • Synonymous with theme of evil

  11. Duncan • Good King of Scotland • Betrayed by Thane of Cawdor, and gives title to Macbeth • Trusting and naive

  12. Malcolm and Donalbain • Sons of Kind Duncan who fight to defend his throne

  13. Macduff • Nobleman of Scotland who fights to restore justice

  14. Macduff • Nobleman of Scotland who fights to restore justice

  15. Themes of Macbeth • Crime and Consequence • Corrupting power of ambition • Dark vs. Light • The Tragic Hero

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