Witch Craft And KIng James I Flashcards
1
Q
What did people believe in Shakespeare’s time?
A
People believed in witches.
2
Q
What type of women were accused of being witches?
A
Old, poor, single women
3
Q
What was KIng James I interested in?
A
He was fascinated by the witches, he had written a paper called Daemonologie on the subject.
4
Q
How does Shakespeare present his witches in Macbeth?
A
Powerful and evil.
