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MacBeth

MacBeth. By William Shakespeare. The Real MacBeth (1005-1057 CE). The character MacBeth is loosely based off an actual person. Mac Bethad was the King of Scotland from 1040 to 1057 Mac Bethad means “son of life”

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MacBeth

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  1. MacBeth By William Shakespeare

  2. The Real MacBeth (1005-1057 CE) The character MacBeth is loosely based off an actual person. Mac Bethad was the King of Scotland from 1040 to 1057 Mac Bethad means “son of life” 11th Century Scotland was a barbaric land with war and ruthless slaughter. Survival depended on having a strong and capable ruler to protect citizens and property Leaders would protect the family, community and land from enemies http://prezi.com/pyjija76w6jr/11th-century-scotland/

  3. The Timeline of MacBeth’s Reign 1040- MacBeth killed King Duncan and became King 1054 – Malcolm (son of Duncan) stakes his claim on the throne and challenges MacBeth 1057 – MacBeth’s army is finally defeated and MacBeth’s son Lulach becomes King 1058 – Malcolm kills Lulach and takes back the throne.

  4. The Scottish Play MacBeth is steeped in superstition. The actors consider it bad luck to even say the name Mac Beth unless they are in rehearsal. Often they call the play “The Bard’s Tale” or “The Scottish Play” (The Play that Shall Not be Named!!)

  5. The Curse of MacBeth Thought that the witches incantations were taken from real witches spells and are believed to actually cast the spells on the actors In 1606 a boy playing Lady MacBeth died backstage 1672 an actor playing MacBeth used a real dagger instead of a fake one and actually killed the actor playing King Duncan.

  6. Major Themes and Imagery in MacBeth Fate vs Free-Will Blind Ambition Power Corrupts The Supernatural Appearance Vs. Reality

  7. The Main Characters MacBeth – MacBeth begins as a Scottish general and is the Protagonist of the story Lady MacBeth – MacBeth’s wife. Banquo – A Scottish general. MacDuff – the person trying to fight MacBeth and claim the throne back. The Three Witches – the witches who create a prophesy for MacBeth Malcolm – Duncan’s son Donalbain – Duncan’s son and Malcolm’s younger brother

  8. The Support Characters Fleance – One of Banquo’s sons Lennox and Ross – Scottish Noblemen The Porter – the drunken doorman to MacBeth’s castle Lady MacDuff – MacDuff’s wife King Duncan – the king MacBeth kills to become king Hecate – the Goddess of Witchcraft

  9. MacBeth Setting 11th Century Scotland Highlands MacBeth’s Castle was in Inverness.

  10. EVIL VS GOOD PLACEMENT • You must split up a piece of paper into four quarters • 1. Draw the feeling of EVIL/Good • 2. Create a recipe for “cooking up” EVIL/Good • 3. Create a mask on how EVIL/Good looks • 4. List six character traits that are considered EVIL/Good

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