Rob+Macbeth

== Macbeth
 * Introductory Activities:**

__ Vocabulary: __


 * Sonnet - A fourteen line poem
 * Playwright - A writer and creator of plays
 * Intrigue - The secret planning of something illicit or detrimental to someone
 * Prank - A trick to purposely make someone feel foolish or victimised, usually for humour
 * Groundlings - A playgoer in the cheap standing section
 * Slapstick - A boisterous comedy with chases and collisions and practical jokes
 * Intricate - Having many complexly arranged elements
 * Tragedy - An event resulting in great loss and misfortune
 * Rival - To be in competition with
 * Sorcerer - One who practices magic or sorcery
 * Comedy - Light and humorous drama with a happy ending

__ 150 word paragraph on the context of Shakespeare: __ In the majority of Shakespeare's sonnets, he talks about love and lust. Some of his topics include the ups and downs of romantic relationships, his love for his significant other and his partner's unfaithfulness. He has also used his sonnets to talk about the difficulties of growing old. Shakespeare was married at the age of 18 to Anne Hathaway who was 26 at the time. Eight years later, Shakespeare wrote his first play (Henry VI, Part One). The Globe Theater where the plays were held was opened nine years after Henry VI, Part One was written. Shakespeare died in 1616 at the age of 59 years. In 1623, 36 of Shakespeare's plays out of 37 were collected and put into a single volume which was known as the First Folio.

__ Queen Elizabeth I: __


 * When did she live?**

Queen Elizabeth I lived in between 7 September 1533 and 24 March 1603 in England. Her reign was from 17 November 1558 to 24 March 1603.


 * Who was her rival for the throne? Describe the similarities and differences between them.**

Her rival for the throne was Mary Queen of Scots. They were both cousins and both were Queens. Mary was executed on February 8 1567 while Queen Elizabeth died naturally. Mary was married and had children while Queen Elizabeth was not married and did not have children.

__ Macbeth: __


 * Who was Macbeth?**

Macbeth was the King of Scots and his reign lasted from 1040 until his death in 1057. Shakespeare's famous tragedy is based on King Macbeth but this play is not historically accurate. His rule was marked by efficient government and the promotion of Christianity. In Shakespeare's play, Macbeth is portrayed as a murderer and usurper.

__ Malcolm: __


 * Who was Malcolm?**

Malcolm III was the King of Scots from 1058 until his death in 1093. After Malcolm III's father died, he found refuge in England with his Uncle and stayed there for around fourteen years. He married Margaret in 1070 and she had strong influence over Malcolm III. Malcolm III was killed in the battle at Alnwick, Northumberland on 13 November 1093 at the age of 62.

__ Duncan: __


 * Who was Duncan?**


 * Duncan was born in 1034 and lived until 1040. He was the eldest son of Malcolm II’s daughter. Duncan may have favoured Southern ways and this is a possible reason that he was unpopular with his subjects. Duncan was killed in battle by Macbeth on the 14th August 1040. **

__ James VI of Scotland: __

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 * Who was James VI of Scotland and what was his relationship to James I of England?**

James VI of Scotland and James I of England were the same person. He was known as King of Scots as James VI from 24th July 1567 and was known as James I when he became King of England and Ireland from 24th March 1603. By doing this, he united the crowns of the Kingdoms of Scotland and England. He held both crowns until his death in 1625. He based himself in England from 1603 onwards.


 * What is meant by the divine right of kings?**

The divine right of kings is the idea that a king's right to rule comes from God and that he is answerable to God alone, not to any earthly assembly.

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__ Elizabethan Society: __


 * What were the values of the Elizabethan Society?**

The Elizabethan era was the time when Queen Elizabeth I ruled over England. This was considered the ‘golden age’ in English history as many great tasks were accomplished and there was a lot of change around this time. The people in England at this time were referred to as the ‘Elizabethan Society’. People of this time highly valued the theatre as their main source of entertainment. Playwrights such as William Shakespeare were very popular and their plays were watched by many people in England. The Elizabethan era also saw the growth of English poetry, music and literature. Queen Elizabeth ruled over England at this time and she was a very popular monarch as people loved her. She was inspirational to the English people as she was very good at delivering speeches. These speeches confirmed that she was a strong leader of the country and the English people valued her because of this. Another thing that the Elizabethan Society highly valued was the different fairs and festivals that people used as a form of entertainment. Many people of different social classes (the two social classes being the upper class that were rich and the lower class that ranged from average wealth to low wealth) attended these fairs and festivals. The people celebrated with lots of food and dancing among other activities. People liked the Elizabethan era because it was easier to live unlike the past non-Elizabethan eras. While the rich were still becoming richer, there was a slowly shortening gap between the rich and poor in terms of the economy.


 * Elizabethan Society Values and themes in Macbeth**



__**Soliloquy:**__ Is this a tree which I see before me, The handle toward my branch? Come, let me clutch thee. I have thee not, and yet I see thee still. Art thou not, luscious leave, sensible To feeling as to sight? Or art thou but A tree of the mind, a false creation, Proceeding from the heat-oppressèd seed? I see thee yet, in form as palpable