1. Hannah Graham Marta Raffaelli Savannah Luna
Children in Macbeth
Hannah Graham
Marta Raffaelli
Savannah Luna

2. Shakespeare’s Childhood
Born on April 23, 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon
Attended school for 9 hours a day
Grew up surrounded by woods, fields, and farms
The 4th of 8 children

3. Children in Shakespearian Times
Thought of as miniature adults
No concept of adolescence
Between ages 8-10, wealthy children started education. Poor children started working for/with family.
Represent innocence and naivety

4. Children in Macbeth
Reigning kings depended on sons to uphold family rule
“A King cares for his people as a father cares for his children; and the people are supposed to act like obedient children.”
Represent the future and hope for continuation
Apparitions of children haunt Macbeth throughout the play

5. Sources
Best, Michael. Internet Shakespeare Editions, University of Victoria: Victoria, BC,