1. Macbeth “The Scottish Play” by William Shakespeare

2. Shakespeare Background Born 1564 Born 1564 Educated at Stratford Grammar School Educated at Stratford Grammar School Parents John, a glove maker, and Mary (Arden) Parents John, a glove maker, and Mary (Arden) Married Ann Hathaway when he was 18 and she 26 Married Ann Hathaway when he was 18 and she 26 Three children: Susanna, Judith and Hamnet Three children: Susanna, Judith and Hamnet

3. Shakespeare’s Grammar School in Stratford-Upon-Avon

4. Shakespeare Background Continued… Moved to London to be come an actor and playwright Moved to London to be come an actor and playwright During plague outbreaks, he wrote poetry. During plague outbreaks, he wrote poetry. In 1599 he built and became a partner in the Globe Theater. In 1599 he built and became a partner in the Globe Theater. He wrote 37 plays and 154 Sonnets He wrote 37 plays and 154 Sonnets Member of the Lord Chamberlin’s men which became the King’s men when Elizabeth the first died, and James the I took the throne. Member of the Lord Chamberlin’s men which became the King’s men when Elizabeth the first died, and James the I took the throne. Shakespeare died April 23, 1616 at the age of 52 Shakespeare died April 23, 1616 at the age of 52

5. Background Cont. Earliest recorded performance of MACBETH was in 1611 at the Globe. Earliest recorded performance of MACBETH was in 1611 at the Globe. Symbols in play to represent the unity of England, Scotland, and Wales under the rule of James I (ex. Treble scepter). Symbols in play to represent the unity of England, Scotland, and Wales under the rule of James I (ex. Treble scepter). King James also ordered the editing of the Bible; it is now known as the King James version of the Bible. King James also ordered the editing of the Bible; it is now known as the King James version of the Bible. Witches and ghosts added to appease James’ interests in the supernatural. Witches and ghosts added to appease James’ interests in the supernatural.

6. Shakespeare’s Family Tree

7. Shakespeare’s Coat of Arms Motto: Not without reason

8. The Theater Only men were permitted to perform Boys or effeminate men were used to play the women Costumes were often the company’s most valuable asset Costumes were made by the company, bought in London, or donated by courtiers

9. The Theater Continued… 1 shilling to stand 1 shilling to stand 2 shillings to sit in the balcony 2 shillings to sit in the balcony 1 shilling was 10% of their weekly income 1 shilling was 10% of their weekly income Broadway Today: Broadway Today: $85 Orchestra $60 Balcony 10% of a middle- class salary

10. Set in Scotland Set in Scotland Written for King James I (formerly of Scotland, now England) Written for King James I (formerly of Scotland, now England) Queen of Denmark (James’s sister) was visiting Queen of Denmark (James’s sister) was visiting Shakespeare researched The Chronicles - Banquo is an ancestor of King James I Shakespeare researched The Chronicles - Banquo is an ancestor of King James I

11. Shakespeare's sources for the tragedy are the accounts of King Macbeth of Scotland, Macduff, and Duncan in Holinshed's Chronicles (1587), a history of England, Scotland and Ireland familiar to Shakespeare and his contemporaries. However, the story of Macbeth as told by Shakespeare bears no relation to real events in Scottish history as Macbeth was an admired and able monarch. Shakespeare's sources for the tragedy are the accounts of King Macbeth of Scotland, Macduff, and Duncan in Holinshed's Chronicles (1587), a history of England, Scotland and Ireland familiar to Shakespeare and his contemporaries. However, the story of Macbeth as told by Shakespeare bears no relation to real events in Scottish history as Macbeth was an admired and able monarch.King Macbeth of Scotland MacduffDuncanHolinshed's ChroniclesKing Macbeth of Scotland MacduffDuncanHolinshed's Chronicles Macbeth Continued…

12. King Duncan of Scotland King Duncan of Scotland Murdered by cousin Macbeth Murdered by cousin Macbeth Honest and good Honest and good Malcolm & Donalbain Malcolm & Donalbain Sons of the King Sons of the King Malcolm is the eldest son Malcolm is the eldest son Macbeth Macbeth Duncan’s most courageous general Duncan’s most courageous general Ambition to become king corrupts him causing him to murder Duncan Ambition to become king corrupts him causing him to murder Duncan

13. Banquo Banquo General and Macbeth’s best friend General and Macbeth’s best friend Suspects Macbeth in Duncan’s murder Suspects Macbeth in Duncan’s murder An actual ancestor of King James I An actual ancestor of King James I Lady Macbeth Lady Macbeth As ambitious as her husband As ambitious as her husband A dark force behind his evil deeds A dark force behind his evil deeds Macduff Macduff Scottish general, suspects Macbeth of murdering the king Scottish general, suspects Macbeth of murdering the king Macbeth has his family murdered Macbeth has his family murdered Swears vengeance Swears vengeance

15. “The Scottish Play” It is believed to be bad luck to even squeak the word ‘Macbeth’ in a theatre It is believed to be bad luck to even squeak the word ‘Macbeth’ in a theatre Legend has it you will lose all your friends involved in the production-- horribly Legend has it you will lose all your friends involved in the production-- horribly

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

17. Tragic flaw Tragic flaw is a literary device that can be defined as a trait in a character leading to his downfall and the character is often the hero of the literary piece. This trait could be the lack of self-knowledge, lack of judgment and often It is hubris (pride). Tragic flaw is a literary device that can be defined as a trait in a character leading to his downfall and the character is often the hero of the literary piece. This trait could be the lack of self-knowledge, lack of judgment and often It is hubris (pride). Macbeth’s tragic flaw: Ambition Macbeth’s tragic flaw: Ambition

18. Macbeth in a nut shell… Good guy goes bad Good guy goes bad Guy wants power Guy wants power Married to a pushy control freak Married to a pushy control freak She wants power She wants power Kills people- LOTS of people Kills people- LOTS of people Gets power Gets power Gets paranoid (a.k.a. goes crazy) Gets paranoid (a.k.a. goes crazy) Ticks off a lot of people Ticks off a lot of people Want more power! Kill! Kill! Want more power! Kill! Kill! Gets what’s coming to him in the end Gets what’s coming to him in the end

19. Macbeth as performed by The Lord Chamberlin’s men~ Stratford-Upon- Avon 2005

21. Words Coined by Shakespeare Advertising (n) Advertising (n) Cater (v) Cater (v) Circumstantial (adj.) Circumstantial (adj.) Cold-blooded (adj.) Cold-blooded (adj.) Employer (n) Employer (n) Gossip (n) Gossip (n) Rival (adj.) Rival (adj.) Premeditated (adj.) Premeditated (adj.) Luggage (n) Luggage (n) Watchdog (n) Watchdog (n)

22. Expressions Created by Shakespeare A fool’s paradise A fool’s paradise A tower of strength A tower of strength An eye-sore An eye-sore Dead as a doornail Dead as a doornail Come full circle Come full circle Elbow room Elbow room For goodness sake For goodness sake Good riddance Good riddance Green-eyed monster Green-eyed monster

23. Expressions Cont. It was Greek to me It was Greek to me I have not slept a wink I have not slept a wink Kill with kindness Kill with kindness My own flesh and blood My own flesh and blood One fell swoop One fell swoop Shooting star Shooting star Too much of a good thing Too much of a good thing Well-behaved Well-behaved Wild goose chase Wild goose chase

24. Macbeth – Size of Acts Act I – 551 lines Act I – 551 lines Act II – 405 lines Act II – 405 lines Act III – 514 lines Act III – 514 lines Act IV – 607 lines Act IV – 607 lines Act V – 400 lines Act V – 400 lines