Macbeth Coursework
In 'Macbeth' which is written by William Shakespeare he includes evil, witches and the supernatural.
Shakespeare wrote 'Macbeth' in 1605 for a Jacobean audience. In 1605 James I was the king and he was really interested in the supernatural. He also wrote his own book called 'On Demonology'.
Back in the early 17th century, basically everyone believed in witches and the supernatural. Nowadays in 2005, practically no one believes in witchcraft. In 1605, people didn't know why things like illness and drought happened, that's why they thought it was witches. In modern times, there are scientific reasons why things happen.
Shakespeare's main examples of evil in the play are the witches, the supernatural and the murder of the king.
In 1605, people believed in the divine right of kings. This is wgere a king is appointed by God. Committing regicide (killing the king) was seen as one of the worst sins in 1605 and that's why Shakespeare includes it in his play.
In 'Macbeth' which is written by William Shakespeare he includes evil, witches and the supernatural.
Shakespeare wrote 'Macbeth' in 1605 for a Jacobean audience. In 1605 James I was the king and he was really interested in the supernatural. He also wrote his own book called 'On Demonology'.
Back in the early 17th century, basically everyone believed in witches and the supernatural. Nowadays in 2005, practically no one believes in witchcraft. In 1605, people didn't know why things like illness and drought happened, that's why they thought it was witches. In modern times, there are scientific reasons why things happen.
Shakespeare's main examples of evil in the play are the witches, the supernatural and the murder of the king.
In 1605, people believed in the divine right of kings. This is wgere a king is appointed by God. Committing regicide (killing the king) was seen as one of the worst sins in 1605 and that's why Shakespeare includes it in his play.