macbeth info

Shakespeare:

• When was Shakespeare born?

  • William Shakespeare was born on April 23, 1564.

• What can you learn about Shakespeare’s family?

  • Shakespeare's family included his wife, Anne Hathaway, and three children: Susanna, and twins Hamnet and Judith.

• What was Shakespeare famous for?

  • Shakespeare is renowned for his plays, sonnets, and poems. His works include "Romeo and Juliet," "Hamlet," and "Macbeth."

• What is the Globe?

  • The Globe Theatre was a playhouse associated with Shakespeare. It was where many of his plays were performed.

Witchcraft:

• When did Witchcraft become a capital offence?

  • Witchcraft became a capital offence in England in 1563 under the Witchcraft Act.

• What did Jacobeans believe about the devil and how did they connect the devil with Witches?

  • Jacobeans believed in a pact between witches and the devil, often associating them with malevolent practices.

• Bullet points what people believed Witches could do:

  • Casting spells
  • Flying on broomsticks
  • Shapeshifting
  • Causing harm to others

The Gunpowder Plot:

• Why did a Catholic group plot against King James?

  • Catholics plotted against King James due to religious tensions and persecution, seeking to overthrow the Protestant monarchy.

• What was the Gunpowder Plot?

  • The Gunpowder Plot was a failed conspiracy in 1605 to blow up the English Parliament and…