Macbeth Act 1 Flashcards
What acting crew was Shakespeare part of and how does it connect to McBeth?
He was part of Lord Chamberlain’s men which is connected to James the sixth of Scotland who became James the first of England
What years did Shakespeare live?
1564-1616
What was the era of rapid arts development?
The English Renaissance,golden age, advancement of art literature science and politics
When was Elizabethan England
Elizabeth the first in the house of Tudor from 1558-1603
When was Jacobian England?
James the first in the house of Stuart from 1603-1625
Describe the Reformation in England
First there was the universal Church which was a first Catholic but then in the early 16th century Martin Luther pointed out that the Catholics were corrupt then Henry the eighth got a divorce and XO communicated thus creating a dominant Protestant church by act of supremacy he ruled from 1509-1547
Who began to rule in 1547 and go from there and chronological order
Edward the sixth 1547-1553, Jane only nine days, bloody Mary 1553-1558
When was Macbeth written
1623 published with complete works of Shakespeare
When was Macbeth set year wise
Takes place with King of Scotland between 1040-1057
Who did William Shakespeare rely on for historical facts?
Rafael Helishal who wrote Chronicles of England Scotland and Ireland in 1587
What is pamogeniture? And describe how it works
It is the system of inheritance all wealth and titles go to the elders son if oldest son is dead it goes to The next eldest son if there are no sons left it goes to the eldest unmarried daughter
Who are the three witches?
The weïrd sisters
Who is Duncan?
The King of Scotland
Who is Malcolm?
Duncan’s eldest son, the heir to the throne
Who is Donalbain?
Duncan’s younger son
