Callum+Macbeth

Macbeth

Introductory Activities

Definitions Sonnet - A type of 14 line poem. Playwright - Someone who writes plays. Intruigue - To gather attetion and interest. Pank - A practical joke. Groundlings - People who watched from the 'Pit' in theatres. Slapstick - Humour containing chases, collisions and practical jokes. Intricate - Complex Tradjedy - Something ending in sadness. Rival - Gary Oak Sorcerer - Someone who practices magic or sorcery.

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From viewing the sources, I have gathered a basic understanding of what Shakespeare's life was like. I learnt that one of the greatest aspects of his character is the fact that so much about him is shrouded in mystery. I think that this is because he lived such a long time ago, and it may be hard to find remnants of his past. Although some of his past is concealed, we also know a large amount about Shakespeare and the time he lived in, such as how many plays and poems he wrote, and what kind of conditions he would have lived in. We also know more about his career, such as the fact he was both an actor and a playwright. There is also speculation about whether or not the work he produced was actually his, this is because it was common in the time for writers to use aliases or even other people as the creators of their work.

Queen Elizabeth I

When did she live ? - Queen Elizabeth I lived from 1533 to 1603 and reigned as Queen from 1558 to 1603 (44 years). Who was her rival to the throne? - I have no idea. - She didn’t like the French or the Spanish.

Macbeth Who was Macbeth? - Macbeth was the King of Scotland from 1040 – 1057, who’s reign, unlike the Shakespeare play portrayed it was actually relatively peaceful, and even involved him making a pilgrimage and giving away money. In the Shakespeare play, Macbeth killed anyone who got in the way of his throne, however, this was a liberty taken and never actually happened.

Malcolm III

Who was Malcolm? - Malcolm was determined to extend his kingdom southwards and take advantage of the upheaval caused by the Norman Conquest. Making the excuse that he was supporting the claim to the English throne of his brother-in-law Edgar Atheling, Malcolm invaded England five times (he was a formidable warrior-king, having killed his two predecessor kings).

Duncan I Who was Duncan? - He was about 33 when he succeeded his grandfather. Married to a cousin of Siward, Earl of Northumberland, he may have favoured southern ways and this is perhaps why he became unpopular with his subjects. He was then twice defeated by the Earl of Orkney's son, Thorfinn, before being killed in battle by Macbeth, one of his commanders, near Elgin, Morayshire on 14 August 1040.

King James I of England / King James VI of Scotland

Who was King James VI of Scotland and what was his relation to King James I of England? - James VI & I (19 June 1566 – 27 March 1625) was King of Scots as James VI from 24 July 1567. On 24 March 1603, he also became King of England and Ireland as James I when he inherited the English crown and thereby united the Crowns of the Kingdoms of Scotland and England (each country remained legally separate, with their own Parliaments, judiciary, coinage etc., though both ruled by James). James VI & I continued to hold both crowns until his death in 1625, but based himself in England (the larger of the two realms) from 1603. - King James was both of these people.

The Divine Right of Kings

What is meant by the divine right of kings? - The divine right of kings is a political and religious doctrine of royal and political legitimacy. It asserts that a monarch is subject to no earthly authority, deriving his right to rule directly from the will of God.

