Macbeth questions, please help me! 1.  What do we know about Shakespeare as a man? What are some important biographical details that we need to be aware of?

2.  What was life like in his time? What was the society he lived in?

3.  What did theatre look and work like in Shakespeare’s time?

4.  What do we know about acting, costumes and audiences in Shakespeare’s time?

5.  What do we know about Shakespeare as a theatre man?

6.  Name three features and/or facts about the Globe theater.

7.  How did James become king?

8.  What was he like as a king?

9.  What was the political climate in England at the time?

10.  How was James connected to “Macbeth”?

11.  How was King James connected to the campaign against witches and witchcraft? 

12.  Describe the "Weird Sisters" (the witches) in Macbeth?

13.  What is their role in Macbeth?

14.  Who is Hecate?  What is her origin in mythology?

15.  Was there a “real” person named Macbeth? What did Shakespeare use as his inspiration for writing this play?

16.  What was Shakespeare’s historical source for “Macbeth”?

17. In one paragraph, (5 - 7 sentences) explain who ruled first; then explain how Macbeth took the throne.  What was his rule like?  How did he die?  What happened?

24.  What are some different opinions of Macbeth's basic themes? List some.

25.  What is one of the main reasons Macbeth is still popular with modern audiences?

26.  Why do people think the play is cursed?

27.  Where did this idea originate?​