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  • Macbeth
    • it is a tragedy
      • about a series of topics, war, death.
      • supernatural elements- three witches.
    • it is a play
      • tells a story by showing it to you
    • About corrupting power of ambition.
      • About an ambitious nobleman who murders the Scottish king after witches make prediction he will rule Scotland.
      • Macbeth becomes a cruel king who comits many crimes. before he is evntually killed.
      • Themes of ambitious and betrayl are still relevant today.
        • Shakespeare shows that even honorable men can be corrupted by ambition.
          • Macbeth betrays his king, his country to stasify his lust for power.
        • Macbeth and lady macbeth show that power thats taken unfairly doesn't bring happiness but leads to guilt, madness and death.
    • Written in 1960s, story was loosely based on history.
      • man called Macbeth was king of Scotland in 11th century.

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