contextual points; macbeth Flashcards

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1
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who was king when macbeth was written?

A

james i

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2
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what does the diving right of kings make duncan?

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gods representative ruler on earth

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3
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what is aristotle’s theory

A

the idea of the tragic hero

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4
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what is macbeth’s hamatia

A

ambition is his fatal flaw

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5
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what is the peripheria

A

the process of macbeths downfall

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6
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what is carharsis

A

the audience’s reaction

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7
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when was macbeth set

A

11th century

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8
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did shakespeare adapt a real story

A

yes to suit king james i

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9
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daemonologie

A

why witches are in the play

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10
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what was james’s book about being a good king

A

baskilion doron

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