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Shakespeare and Macbeth. Shakespeare’s Background. born 1564 in Stratford-on-Avon Family education marriage actor and playwright Lord Chamberlain’s Men. Shakespeare’s Plays. Comedies (“married”) Tragedies (“buried”) Histories (“given”) Romances (“forgiven”). Macbeth.
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Shakespeare’s Background • born 1564 in Stratford-on-Avon • Family • education • marriage • actor and playwright • Lord Chamberlain’s Men
Shakespeare’s Plays • Comedies (“married”) • Tragedies (“buried”) • Histories (“given”) • Romances (“forgiven”)
Macbeth • Written for James I • “the Scottish play” • major character, Banquo • witches & Demonologie • Failed assassination
Shakespeare’s Theater • round enclosure • proscenium stage • levels • band • limited special effects • the power of words