Macbeth Context: Flashcards
1
Q
Legitimacy of king was in question
A
King James the first was made king to carry on the succession of the throne as queen Elizabeth had no heirs
2
Q
Play first shown
A
The play was likely first shown in court for king James
3
Q
Gunpowder plot
A
The gunpowder plot had recently taken place -medal depicts snake under flowers-
4
Q
Jacobean England
A
Th divine right of kings
5
Q
Daemonology
A
This was a book written by king James as detailed ideas of witchcraft and the supernatural.
-women are inherently evil
6
Q
“Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under it”
A
Adam and Eve , genesis - daemonology
