Macbeth Flashcards
1
Q
Name some of the themes which run through Macbeth
A
- Supernatural
- Masculinity, brutality, aggression
- Ambition
- Corruption and Betrayal
- Reality and appearances
- Kingship
2
Q
When was Macbeth written?
A
It was written in the 1600s
3
Q
What type of play is Macbeth?
A
Macbeth is a tragedy
4
Q
What was Shakespeare’s theatre company called?
A
The King’s Men (previously called the Lord Chamberlain’s Men)
5
Q
Where did Shakepeare’s theatre company, The King’s Men, perform?
A
In the Globe Theatre in London.
6
Q
Could women perform in Shakespearean times?
A
No, it was illegal for women to act, so the women’s parts were played by young boys (even Lady Macbeth)
7
Q
How would you describe the world of Macbeth?
A
Macbeth is set in a very masculine and violent world
