16 th and 17th century English Drama
Semester-2
B.A.(Hons.)English / B.A. PROG.
Unit-2
William Shakespeare, Macbeth.
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Unit-1 Christopher Marlowe, doctor Faustus.
Unit-2 William Shakespeare, Macbeth.
Unit-3 Aphra Behn, The rover.
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About the Author
William Shakespeare was a poet , playwright and an actor and is
though to be the greatest dramatist of
all times and the most significant one in the English canon.
He also known as the “bard William” Shakespeare was born into
a family of traders in 1564. In the early part of his career
Shakespeare was involved in writing lyrical poetry. His famous
works are “Romeo and Juliet”, two gentleman's of Verona, as
well as his historical plays Richard 2 , king John etc.
Shakespeare died in 1616 and by the time there was no single
collection of works published in his name. Adding to the literary
genius of Shakespeare Ben Jonson has rightly said, "he was not
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of an age but for all time!"
summary
Macbeth is considered to be a masterpiece which presents a compiling exploration of one
men’s relentless and criminal pursuit of evil for the shake of power and the guilt that tear
seem apart in the process, among the tragedy is written by Shakespeare.
The play begins with the brief appearance of a trio of witches and then moves to a
military camp where the Scottish king Duncan hairs the news that his generals, Macbeth
and Banquo have defeated to separate invading armies.
The witches prophecy that Macbeth will be made then of "Cawdor" and eventually
king of Scotland. They also prophecy that Macbeth companion Banquo will be get a
line of Scottish king Although Banquo will never be king himself. 5
betrayed Scotland by fighting for the Norwegians and Duncan has
condemned him to death. Macbeth is intrigued by the possibility that the
reminder of the witches prophecy that he will be crowned king might be
true, but he is uncertain what to expect.
Lady Macbeth suffers none of her husbands uncertainty she desires the
kingship for him and want him to murder Duncan in order to obtain it.
He and her lady killed Duncan ,And they also plan to get Duncan's to
chamberlains drunk so they will Black out the next morning they will blame
the murder on the chamberlains, when Duncan's death is discovered the
next morning Macbeth kills the chamberlains.
Fearful of the witches prophecy that Banquo's heir will size The throne
Macbeth highest group of murderers to kill Banquo and his son Fleance.
Frightened Macbeth goes to visit the which is in their cavern there they so him
a sequence of demons and spirits who present SIM with further prophecies he
must be aware of mocked up a Scottish noble man who opposed Macbeth
accession to The throne,
he is in capable of being harmed by any man born of women and he will be safe
until Birnam wood come to Dunsinane Castle. On the battlefield Macbeth
encounters the vengeful Macduff, who declared that he was not of women born
but was instead "untimely ripped" from his mother's womb (c-section).
tough he realize is that he is doomed Macbeth continues to fight until Macduff
kills and beheaded him.
Malcolm now the king of Scotland declares his benevolent intention for the
country and invite all to see him crowned at scone. Malcolm declare peace and
goes to scone to be crowned king
Q. Why do the three witches
is speak in rhyme?
While the other characters speak in blank words the which is on the
other hand speak in rhyming couplets that often sounds like riddles. Part of the
reason behind speaking in rhyme couplets might be to hide the mischief and
trickery in the crafty play of words. As such there process and predictions keep the
audience at the edge of their seats until the very and wondering what exactly there
words might means. the rhyme speeches along with their weird
potions and dance makes them seems slightly these elements give
them a short of caricatured appearance and make them seem comical.
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Q. What do you think is the reason
for Macbeth's downfall.?
Macbeth's own ambition leads to his downfall. The same is
true in case of lady Macbeth as well. While having goals and
ambitions is generally receive as a good attribute that drives
and individual towards constant betterment, the downside of
unchecked ambition can be disastrous.
In case of both Macbeth and his wife, there ambition is not
restrained by morality and those leads to a trajectory of death
and destruction.
Dear ambition can be contrast with that of Banquo in order to
understand what role morality play in keeping a cheque upon
ambitions. While Banquo too is ambitious when he learns
about the witches prophecy that his son will become King
some day, he doesn't not resort to immorality. Where is
Macbeth and lady Macbeth let their ambition get their better
of them by not heeding any moral restrictions.
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