1. William Shakespeare & Macbeth

2. Who was Shakespeare? He was born in Stratford, England on April 23 rd (?), 1564 and lived until April 23 rd, 1616. The first record of his existence is his baptism record from April 26 th, 1564. Traditionally, children were baptized at three days old so it is assumed that the 23 rd is his birthday. He was born in Stratford, England on April 23 rd (?), 1564 and lived until April 23 rd, 1616. The first record of his existence is his baptism record from April 26 th, 1564. Traditionally, children were baptized at three days old so it is assumed that the 23 rd is his birthday. He had 7 brothers and sisters, but only 4 lived past childhood. He had 7 brothers and sisters, but only 4 lived past childhood.

3. Stratford, England

4. Biography Shakespeare’s father, John Shakespeare was a leather worker and councilman. His mother, Mary Arden, inherited quite a bit of land (wealth) from her father when he died. Shakespeare’s father, John Shakespeare was a leather worker and councilman. His mother, Mary Arden, inherited quite a bit of land (wealth) from her father when he died. Shakespeare’s education and childhood are not very well known. It is believed that he attended the King’s New School of Stratford-Upon-Avon, where he studied theatre and acting, as well as Latin literature and history. Shakespeare’s education and childhood are not very well known. It is believed that he attended the King’s New School of Stratford-Upon-Avon, where he studied theatre and acting, as well as Latin literature and history.

5. Biography After marrying a woman named Ann Hathaway, Shakespeare moved to London and began working at the Globe Theater. After marrying a woman named Ann Hathaway, Shakespeare moved to London and began working at the Globe Theater. He eventually became part owner of the theater and had his plays performed there. He eventually became part owner of the theater and had his plays performed there.

6. The Globe Theater in London, England The New Globe Theater opened in 1996. It is a 20-sided building with three levels and a thatched roof. Everything is set up the same way it was in the 1600s, meaning no electronic equipment, microphones, or lighting. There is also no scenery and no props.

7. The Theater In Shakespeare’s time, plays were one of the main sources of entertainment. In Shakespeare’s time, plays were one of the main sources of entertainment. There were a number of theaters in London, but The Globe was the most popular. There were a number of theaters in London, but The Globe was the most popular. People who worked for other theaters would go to The Globe to see a play so they could take notes and steal the material. People who worked for other theaters would go to The Globe to see a play so they could take notes and steal the material.

8. The Theater Everyone went to see plays. Commoners paid one penny to watch from “the pit,” the area in front of the stage that had no seats. People with a little more money would pay two pennies to sit in the first section of seats. Upper class people would pay three pennies to sit in a nicer third area. Rich nobles sat in chairs that were set up on the actual stage. Everyone went to see plays. Commoners paid one penny to watch from “the pit,” the area in front of the stage that had no seats. People with a little more money would pay two pennies to sit in the first section of seats. Upper class people would pay three pennies to sit in a nicer third area. Rich nobles sat in chairs that were set up on the actual stage.

9. The Theater The Globe advertised its plays using flags. The Globe advertised its plays using flags. –If a black flag was put up, the play they were performing was a tragedy. –If a red flag was put up, the play was a history. –If a white flag was put up, the play was a comedy.

10. The Theater There were venders everywhere. People sold clothes, food, jewelry, alcohol, and many other things. There were venders everywhere. People sold clothes, food, jewelry, alcohol, and many other things. People would sometimes go to the theater area just to shop and be around hundreds of other people (like going to the mall). People would sometimes go to the theater area just to shop and be around hundreds of other people (like going to the mall).

11. The Theater Shakespeare’s plays were performed at The Globe until 1644, when it was shut down by the Puritans. Shakespeare’s plays were performed at The Globe until 1644, when it was shut down by the Puritans. In 1648, the Puritans ordered all playhouses and theaters to be closed and destroyed. Actors/Actresses were arrested and whipped as punishment. Anyone who was caught going to see a play was fined 5 shillings. In 1648, the Puritans ordered all playhouses and theaters to be closed and destroyed. Actors/Actresses were arrested and whipped as punishment. Anyone who was caught going to see a play was fined 5 shillings.

12. Shakespeare’s Literature In his lifetime, Shakespeare wrote 37 plays and 154 sonnets that we know of. In his lifetime, Shakespeare wrote 37 plays and 154 sonnets that we know of. Of the plays, 10 are tragedies (like Macbeth), 10 are histories (like Henry V), and 17 are comedies (like Taming of the Shrew). Of the plays, 10 are tragedies (like Macbeth), 10 are histories (like Henry V), and 17 are comedies (like Taming of the Shrew). Most of the plays were not printed until after Shakespeare’s death. They were only written to be performed. Most of the plays were not printed until after Shakespeare’s death. They were only written to be performed.

13. William Shakespeare’s Macbeth

14. Play Details Macbeth is a tragedy. Macbeth is a tragedy. –A Shakespearean tragedy is a play that has an admirable but flawed main character. The character is made so that the audience can understand and sympathize with him/her.

15. Setting Macbeth is set in Scotland and England during the eleventh century. Macbeth is set in Scotland and England during the eleventh century. Glamis Castle

17. Characters The Three Witches (Weird Sisters) The Three Witches (Weird Sisters) Hecate (Supernatural; queen of the witches) Hecate (Supernatural; queen of the witches)

18. Characters Duncan (The King of Scotland) Duncan (The King of Scotland) Malcolm (The King’s Older Son) Malcolm (The King’s Older Son) Donalbain (The King’s Younger Son) Donalbain (The King’s Younger Son)

19. Characters Macbeth (Thane of Glamis) Macbeth (Thane of Glamis) Lady Macbeth (Macbeth’s Wife) Lady Macbeth (Macbeth’s Wife) Seyton Seyton Three Murderers (work for Three Murderers (work forMacbeth) A Doctor A Doctor A Gentlewoman (Lady A Gentlewoman (Lady Macbeth’s servant) A Porter (a man in charge A Porter (a man in charge of the main gate of the castle)

20. Characters Banquo (commander of the King’s army, Macbeth’s friend) Banquo (commander of the King’s army, Macbeth’s friend) Fleance (Banquo’s son) Fleance (Banquo’s son)

21. Characters Macduff (A Scottish Noble) Macduff (A Scottish Noble) Lady Macduff (Macduff’s wife) Lady Macduff (Macduff’s wife) Their son (No name given) Their son (No name given)

22. Characters Other Scottish Nobles Other Scottish Nobles –Lennox –Ross –Angus –Menteith –Caithness

23. Characters Siward (Commander of the English Military) Siward (Commander of the English Military) Young Siward (son of the Commander) Young Siward (son of the Commander)

24. Other Minor Characters A Captain in Duncan’s Army A Captain in Duncan’s Army An old man An old man A doctor at the English Court A doctor at the English Court 3 Messengers 3 Messengers 3 Servants 3 Servants A Lord A Lord A Soldier A Soldier Nonspeaking Characters: Attendants, a Sewer (a food tester), Servants, Lords, Thanes, and Soldiers Nonspeaking Characters: Attendants, a Sewer (a food tester), Servants, Lords, Thanes, and Soldiers