Background Context
The setting of Macbeth in 11th-century Scotland reflects this aspect of its cultural context, linking it to James I’s heritage.
What is Scottish history?
This Scottish king, who ruled before Macbeth, is portrayed as noble and honorable in Shakespeare's play
Who is King Duncan?
The first king is England and Scottland
who is king James
Lady Macbeth’s descent into madness represents
What is guilt
Form of type of Text of Macbeth
Dramatric tragedy
Is a scared structure
what is the great chain of being
This historical figure is said to have inspired Shakespeare's portrayal of Macbeth as a treacherous tyrant.
Who is the real Macbeth?
Considered womanly, and not like a man should be
Who is Macbeth
This supernatural element plays a crucial role in influencing Macbeth's actions and foreshadowing his downfall
What are the witches?
The phrase "fair is foul, and foul is fair" exemplifies this literary device used throughout Macbeth.
What is Paradox
Shakespeare altered historical accounts in Macbeth to flatter this ancestor of James I, presenting him as virtuous rather than complicit in murder.
Who is Banquo?
Characters with inversed soccial dynamics
Macbeth's growing doubt in Christian afterlife
hint(what does it represent)
What represents the growing doubt in religion during the Renaissance period
Shakespeare included this practice in Macbeth to appeal to King James I's fascination
What is witchcraft or the supernatural
To warn that ambition will end in downfall, and that people should not attempt to steal the throne
Why did shakespeare wrote about regicide
Macbeth's actions lead to breaking the order and peace comming from the great chain of being
What happened when Macbeth killed the king