Macbeth

by William Shakespeare

Word Definition

Anagnorisis

Pun

Comic Relief

Pun

Soliloquy

Aside

Anti-Hero

Dramatic Irony

Allusion

Archaic Language

Protagonist

Antagonist

Macbeth, a tragedy in five acts written by Shakespeare, is based on the career of King
Macbeth. Possibly performed as early as 1606, the play was first printed in the edition of
Shakespeare's works that was published in 1623 and is known as the First Folio. The principal
source used by the author for this work was Chronicles of England, Scotland, and Ireland (1577)
by the English chronicler Raphael Holinshed.

The tragedy is a penetrating, concentrated, and harrowing study of ambition. In the characters
of Macbeth and his wife, Lady Macbeth, the play provides two strong roles long regarded as
attractive vehicles for the leading actors of the world.

Globe Theatre
It is interesting to know that the Globe Theatre was the heart
of London. During Shakespeare’s time, poverty,
disease, and suffering were everyday occurrences. The
theatre allowed all individuals, no matter what age or social
status, to escape the harsh realities of the world around
them. It was built in 1599 and after its rebuild it was torn
down in 1664.
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Shakespearean Tragedy
Define: Tragedy

What are the element(s) of a Shakespearean tragedy?

1. Tragic Hero:

2. Tragic Flaw:

3. Tragic Recognition:

4. Innocence:

5. Foreshadowing:

6. Fate:

7. Plot: