Shakespeare's MacbethShakespeare's MacbethShakespeare's MacbethShakespeare's Macbeth

By: Ryan HickeyBy: Ryan HickeyBy: Ryan HickeyBy: Ryan Hickey

The PlayThe PlayThe PlayThe PlayWas commissioned by King James I of Was commissioned by King James I of

England.England.King James wrote book on witchcraft King James wrote book on witchcraft

called, “Daemononlogie”.called, “Daemononlogie”.King James also claimed to be a King James also claimed to be a

decendent of Banquo.decendent of Banquo.Shakespeare used this information in Shakespeare used this information in

the play.the play.

Was commissioned by King James I of Was commissioned by King James I of England.England.

King James wrote book on witchcraft King James wrote book on witchcraft called, “Daemononlogie”.called, “Daemononlogie”.

King James also claimed to be a King James also claimed to be a decendent of Banquo.decendent of Banquo.

Shakespeare used this information in Shakespeare used this information in the play.the play.

Gunpowder Plot of 1605Gunpowder Plot of 1605Gunpowder Plot of 1605Gunpowder Plot of 1605

Group of Catholic men planned to blow Group of Catholic men planned to blow up parliament while King James spoke.up parliament while King James spoke.

Were caught at the last minute.Were caught at the last minute.Conspirators were disemboweled and Conspirators were disemboweled and

beheaded.beheaded.King James commissioned a medal be King James commissioned a medal be

made of a snake hiding amongst made of a snake hiding amongst flowers.flowers.

Group of Catholic men planned to blow Group of Catholic men planned to blow up parliament while King James spoke.up parliament while King James spoke.

Were caught at the last minute.Were caught at the last minute.Conspirators were disemboweled and Conspirators were disemboweled and

beheaded.beheaded.King James commissioned a medal be King James commissioned a medal be

made of a snake hiding amongst made of a snake hiding amongst flowers.flowers.

Does that sound familiar?Does that sound familiar?Does that sound familiar?Does that sound familiar?

““Look like the innocent flower, Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent but be the serpent

under’tunder’t” ” Lady Macbeth Lady Macbeth Act 1, Scene 5.Act 1, Scene 5.

““Look like the innocent flower, Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent but be the serpent

under’tunder’t” ” Lady Macbeth Lady Macbeth Act 1, Scene 5.Act 1, Scene 5.

Daemonologie and the KingDaemonologie and the KingDaemonologie and the KingDaemonologie and the King

Published in 1597.Published in 1597.Argument in the belief in witchcraft.Argument in the belief in witchcraft.King James participated in numerous King James participated in numerous

witchcraft trials.witchcraft trials.King James wrote of witches giving King James wrote of witches giving

deveptive and double-meaning deveptive and double-meaning prophecies. Backprophecies. Back

Published in 1597.Published in 1597.Argument in the belief in witchcraft.Argument in the belief in witchcraft.King James participated in numerous King James participated in numerous

witchcraft trials.witchcraft trials.King James wrote of witches giving King James wrote of witches giving

deveptive and double-meaning deveptive and double-meaning prophecies. Backprophecies. Back

The Real Macbeth The Real Macbeth The Real Macbeth The Real Macbeth

Respected for strong leadership.Respected for strong leadership.Actually ruled successfully for 17 years.Actually ruled successfully for 17 years.Defeated Duncan for the throne.Defeated Duncan for the throne.Duncan’s son Malcolm really did kill Duncan’s son Malcolm really did kill

Macbeth.Macbeth.Historically Banquo helped Historically Banquo helped

Macbeth kill Duncan.Macbeth kill Duncan.

Respected for strong leadership.Respected for strong leadership.Actually ruled successfully for 17 years.Actually ruled successfully for 17 years.Defeated Duncan for the throne.Defeated Duncan for the throne.Duncan’s son Malcolm really did kill Duncan’s son Malcolm really did kill

Macbeth.Macbeth.Historically Banquo helped Historically Banquo helped

Macbeth kill Duncan.Macbeth kill Duncan.

Picture of actual Macbeth

Dramatic Interpretation of Dramatic Interpretation of Macbeth’s Death.Macbeth’s Death.Dramatic Interpretation of Dramatic Interpretation of Macbeth’s Death.Macbeth’s Death.From student film I made 4 years ago.From student film I made 4 years ago.From student film I made 4 years ago.From student film I made 4 years ago.

Any other connections to Any other connections to reality?reality?Any other connections to Any other connections to reality?reality?The changing of Banquo’s character so The changing of Banquo’s character so

as to not upset the king?as to not upset the king? Involvement of the witches?Involvement of the witches?Especially in predicting King James I Especially in predicting King James I

becoming King.becoming King.

The changing of Banquo’s character so The changing of Banquo’s character so as to not upset the king?as to not upset the king?

Involvement of the witches?Involvement of the witches?Especially in predicting King James I Especially in predicting King James I

becoming King.becoming King.

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