MacBeth.

-written in 1605-1606 by William Shakespeare


-different than most of Shakespeare's work due to the crazy murders and psycho killers


-openly political play


-based on King James I life (King of England and Scotland) and historical events that are similar to the ones that occurred in the Scottish kingdom


-in order to create more suspense, MacBeth has random details that are different than the historical facts


-the story is known for its violent ways and evil plot


-MacBeth is based on the Holinstead's Chronicles


-many don't know the true message of the story; it is either about despair or hope


-MacBeth and Lady MacBeth both represent the definition of thinking and acting like a man


-Duncan kills Malcolm; MacBeth kills Duncan in order to take over the throne


-killing kings was very relevant in that day and age; many rulers were murdered during their time


-"double, double, toil and trouble" is a famous line from the play


-MacBeth was a very smart and ambitious man


-MacBeth=son of life