1. Macbeth an introduction

2. Historical Background Written between 1603 and 1607 Written between 1603 and 1607 Based on Scottish history accounts Based on Scottish history accounts Queen Elizabeths recent death and King James of Scotlands ascension Queen Elizabeths recent death and King James of Scotlands ascension

3. Written for King James Written to celebrate and legitimate King James ascension to the throne (supposedly) Written to celebrate and legitimate King James ascension to the throne (supposedly) King James a descendent of Banquo King James a descendent of Banquo Also King of Scotland Also King of Scotland King James had an interest in and wrote about witchcraft King James had an interest in and wrote about witchcraft

4. Inconsistencies with history History books of the time revered Macbeth History books of the time revered Macbeth Ten year time difference between King Duncans murder Ten year time difference between King Duncans murder Duncan not killed at Macbeths castle Duncan not killed at Macbeths castle

5. Quotes Double double, toil and trouble. Double double, toil and trouble. Is this not the dagger of the mind? Is this not the dagger of the mind? Out, damned spot, out, I say! Out, damned spot, out, I say! (Lifes) a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing. (Lifes) a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.

6. Themes Fate and Destiny – How much can we shape it? How much are we shaped by it? Fate and Destiny – How much can we shape it? How much are we shaped by it? Conscience and Karma – Are we adversely affected by our actions? Can we act without consequences? Conscience and Karma – Are we adversely affected by our actions? Can we act without consequences? Succession Succession