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MacBeth
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English
12th Grade
01/21/2013

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Why was MacBeth written?
Definition
To please King James I of England (aka King James IV of Scotland)
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When was MacBeth written?
Definition
between 1603-1610
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(Historical Background)
Who was the Father of Macbeth?
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Findlaech
Term
who succeeded Finalaech?
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Gallacomgain
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How long did Macbeth rule for?
Definition
17 years
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hamartia
Definition
tragic flaw, leads to heroes destruction
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primogeniture
Definition
first born son of king attains the throne due to father's death
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pathetic fallacy
Definition
imagery; nature mirrors human emotions
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equivocation
Definition
deceptive speech, justifies a lie in that it contains some truth
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soliloquy
Definition
monologue by character when they are alone, allows reader to see inner thoughts and emotions
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aposthrophe
Definition
character speaks directly to another character who isnt on stage or an inanimate object
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catharsis
Definition
emotional release or cleansing
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