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The Tragedy of Macbeth, often shortened to Macbeth (/ məkˈbɛθ /), is a tragedy by William Shakespeare. It is thought to have been first performed in 1606. [a] It dramatises the damaging physical and psychological effects of political ambition on those who seek power.
6 days ago · Macbeth, tragedy in five acts by William Shakespeare, written sometime in 1606–07 and published in the First Folio of 1623. The play chronicles Macbeth’s seizing of power and subsequent destruction, both his rise and his fall the result of blind ambition.
- David Bevington
Macbeth by William Shakespeare, which is believed to have been written around 1606, is a timeless tragedy that delves into the corrosive effects of unchecked ambition. Set against the backdrop of medieval Scotland, the play follows the tragic downfall of Macbeth, at first a brave and honorable general.
Encouraged by his even more ambitious wife, Lady Macbeth, he reluctantly opts for the latter. They plot and murder King Duncan in his sleep, allowing Macbeth to seize the throne. However, guilt and paranoia soon consume them both. Macbeth becomes increasingly tyrannical, ordering the murder of his friend Banquo and the family of nobleman ...
The Tragedy of Macbeth: Directed by Joel Coen. With Denzel Washington, Frances McDormand, Alex Hassell, Bertie Carvel. A Scottish lord becomes convinced by a trio of witches that he will become the next King of Scotland, and his ambitious wife supports him in his plans of seizing power.
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- Joel Coen
- 2022-01-14
3 days ago · Macbeth is classified as one of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies, characterised by the protagonist’s downfall due to a fatal flaw—in Macbeth’s case, his ambition. Like many of Shakespeare’s tragedies, Macbeth explores themes of fate, morality, and the human condition. The play also has elements of historical drama, as it draws upon ...
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While Duncan is asleep, Macbeth stabs him, despite his doubts and a number of supernatural portents, including a vision of a bloody dagger. When Duncan’s death is discovered the next morning, Macbeth kills the chamberlains—ostensibly out of rage at their crime—and easily assumes the kingship.
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