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Macbeth: From Shakespearean Tragedy to Modern Adaptation

Explore the timeless themes of power, ambition, and supernatural in Shakespeare's Macbeth, alongside historical contexts of Elizabethan theater and the play's enduring relevance. Delve into the downfall of Macbeth, intertwined with political intrigue, witches' prophecies, and moral dilemmas. Discover the impact of King James I's era on the play and how it resonates with modern audiences. Uncover the intricacies of the plot, character motivations, and dramatic tension that make Macbeth a captivating literary masterpiece.

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Macbeth: From Shakespearean Tragedy to Modern Adaptation

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  1. The Tragedy of Macbeth Plot outline

  2. Sonnet TestFriday – 2 Grades • Part I – Sonnet Structure, Sydney, and Spenser 6 Questions • Part II – Shakespeare's Sonnets – 8 questions; all interpretive • Part III – Short Essay – Steps 2-5 on a new sonnet

  3. Elizabethan Theater • James Burbage – The Theater 1576 • 1597 – The Theater is closed • Rebuilt in 1598 – 99; renamed the Globe • The “wooden O” • Designed after bull and bear baiting rings • 2500 – 3000 people in audience • 1 penny; no sets or lights; eating and drinking in the audience (hic!) – asides • 1613 – boom! Fire! • Rebuilt but closed by Puritans 1642

  4. The Tragedy of Macbeth • 11th century Scottish King Macbeth • Raphael Hollingshead – Chronicles of England, Scotland, and Ireland • Macbeth overthrew Duncan for legitimate reasons • Co-conspirator = Banquo • Lady Macbeth not part of story • Shakespeare adapts to modern circumstances

  5. Success of MacbethThen and Now • A tribute to King James I – especially in view of assassination attempt in 1605 • Guy Fawkes – 36 kegs of gunpowder! • Elizabethan and modern audiences pay to watch violence • The “occult” fascinates, and Elizabethans had no doubts about witches and their powers – The curse is immediate and effective. We share their interests. • Powerful characters/ political relevance

  6. Act I • Ii – the moor, 11th Century Scotland • “Fair is foul and foul is fair” • 3 witches will meet Macbeth after the battle’s done • Iii – a military camp near Flores • Norway vs. Scotland; Macbeth saves the day; Thane of Cawdor is traitor; Macbeth named by King Duncan new Thane of Cawdor • Iiii – the heath • “So foul and fair a day I have not seen.” • Macbeth and Banquo returning from war • 1. 3 witches with 3 predictions • Witches vanish; Macbeth finds out he’s new Thane of C

  7. Act I cont. • Iiv – Duncan’s castle • Duncan greets and praises Banquo and Macbeth • Names Malcolm heir to the throne • Macbeth’s angry – 2. cite lines that show anger • Iv – Macbeth’s castle • Lady Macbeth reads letter from husband relating events and witches’ predictions • Lady M’s worried, “I fear thou are too full of the milk of human kindness” • Evidence of murderous intent: “Unsex me here…” • Read soliloquy

  8. Act I cont. • Ivi – Lady M welcomes King Duncan to her castle • Ivii – Macbeth’s second thoughts • Important soliloquy details his doubts about murdering Duncan • 3. List the 6 reasons he gives for not killing Duncan – Tonight’s homework! • Lady M enters – 4. Her reaction? 5. Her vow? – the audience hopes she remains childless • The plot is revealed – 6. How will they do it? • “False face….”

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