2. This is the tragedy that is
Ghosts
Mayhem
More Murder
Murder
Witches

3. Macbeth Set in Scotland
Written for King James I (formerly of Scotland, now England. He ascended the throne after his cousin, Elizabeth I died)
Inverness Castle
Today

4. Macbeth
Read the info provided at Historic UK and answer these questions.
When was the play written?
What source was Shakespeare’s inspiration for this play?
During what years is it set?
Explain the actual events that transpired.
Why did Shakespeare need the king’s approval to write the play?
Who is Banquo and why is he a bit of a risky character to include?

5. The Plot Good guy goes bad Guy wants power
Married to a pushy control freak
She wants power
Kills people—LOTS of people
Gets power
Gets paranoid
Ticks off a lot of people
Wants more power! Kills more people
Pays for it all in the end

6. The Curse
It is believed to be bad luck to even squeak the word “Macbeth” in a theater.
It is always call “The Scottish Play”
Legend has it you will lose all your friends involved in the production—horribly.

7. Dramatis Personae King Duncan of Scotland Cousin to Macbeth
Honest, good, well-loved by his people
Malcolm & Donalbain
The Princes
Malcolm is the oldest
Macbeth
A nobleman—a Thane (think Duke, Earl, etc)
One of Duncan’s most courageous generals
Well respected among his peers and his men

8. Banquo
A nobleman and Macbeth’s best friend
Also a courageous general
An actual ancestor of King James I of England for whom the play was written
Macduff
A Scottish general
Suspicious of Macbeth
His family is murdered
Vows revenge

9. Lady Macbeth
Ambitious
Forceful, aggressive
Other characters
Lady Macduff
Fleance—Banquo’s son

10. And so it begins…