1. Shakespeare's Macbeth By: Ryan Hickey

2. The Play Was commissioned by King James I of England. Was commissioned by King James I of England.King James I King James I King James wrote book on witchcraft called, “Daemononlogie”. King James wrote book on witchcraft called, “Daemononlogie”.Daemononlogie King James also claimed to be a decendent of Banquo. King James also claimed to be a decendent of Banquo. Shakespeare used this information in the play. Shakespeare used this information in the play. Was commissioned by King James I of England. Was commissioned by King James I of England.King James I King James I King James wrote book on witchcraft called, “Daemononlogie”. King James wrote book on witchcraft called, “Daemononlogie”.Daemononlogie King James also claimed to be a decendent of Banquo. King James also claimed to be a decendent of Banquo. Shakespeare used this information in the play. Shakespeare used this information in the play.

3. Gunpowder Plot of 1605 Group of Catholic men planned to blow up parliament while King James spoke. Group of Catholic men planned to blow up parliament while King James spoke. Were caught at the last minute. Were caught at the last minute. Conspirators were disemboweled and beheaded. Conspirators were disemboweled and beheaded. King James commissioned a medal be made of a snake hiding amongst flowers. King James commissioned a medal be made of a snake hiding amongst flowers. Group of Catholic men planned to blow up parliament while King James spoke. Group of Catholic men planned to blow up parliament while King James spoke. Were caught at the last minute. Were caught at the last minute. Conspirators were disemboweled and beheaded. Conspirators were disemboweled and beheaded. King James commissioned a medal be made of a snake hiding amongst flowers. King James commissioned a medal be made of a snake hiding amongst flowers.

4. Does that sound familiar? “Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under’t” Lady Macbeth Act 1, Scene 5. “Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under’t” Lady Macbeth Act 1, Scene 5.

5. Daemonologie and the King Published in 1597. Published in 1597. Argument in the belief in witchcraft. Argument in the belief in witchcraft. King James participated in numerous witchcraft trials. King James participated in numerous witchcraft trials. King James wrote of witches giving deveptive and double-meaning prophecies. Back King James wrote of witches giving deveptive and double-meaning prophecies. BackBack Published in 1597. Published in 1597. Argument in the belief in witchcraft. Argument in the belief in witchcraft. King James participated in numerous witchcraft trials. King James participated in numerous witchcraft trials. King James wrote of witches giving deveptive and double-meaning prophecies. Back King James wrote of witches giving deveptive and double-meaning prophecies. BackBack

6. The Real Macbeth Respected for strong leadership. Respected for strong leadership. Actually ruled successfully for 17 years. Actually ruled successfully for 17 years. Defeated Duncan for the throne. Defeated Duncan for the throne. Duncan’s son Malcolm really did kill Macbeth. Duncan’s son Malcolm really did kill Macbeth. Historically Banquo helped Macbeth kill Duncan. Historically Banquo helped Macbeth kill Duncan. Respected for strong leadership. Respected for strong leadership. Actually ruled successfully for 17 years. Actually ruled successfully for 17 years. Defeated Duncan for the throne. Defeated Duncan for the throne. Duncan’s son Malcolm really did kill Macbeth. Duncan’s son Malcolm really did kill Macbeth. Historically Banquo helped Macbeth kill Duncan. Historically Banquo helped Macbeth kill Duncan. Picture of actual Macbeth

7. Dramatic Interpretation of Macbeth’s Death. From student film I made 4 years ago. From student film I made 4 years ago.

8. Any other connections to reality? The changing of Banquo’s character so as to not upset the king? The changing of Banquo’s character so as to not upset the king? Involvement of the witches? Involvement of the witches? Especially in predicting King James I becoming King. Especially in predicting King James I becoming King. The changing of Banquo’s character so as to not upset the king? The changing of Banquo’s character so as to not upset the king? Involvement of the witches? Involvement of the witches? Especially in predicting King James I becoming King. Especially in predicting King James I becoming King.

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