Context Flashcards
(16 cards)
King James was a ____ of Shakespeare’s work and an ____ of regicide
King James was a PATRON of Shakespeare’s work and an OPPONENT of regicide
[based on King James context]
Shakespeare may have used Macbeth to caution against ___, aligning with King James’ view on the ____ of _____.
Shakespeare may have used Macbeth to caution against REGICIDE, aligning with King James’ view on the SANCTITY OF KINGSHIP
[based on King James context]
How does Shakespeare personify the consequences of regicide
Shakespeare personifies the consequences of regicide through the character of Macbeth therefore warning the audience against regicide as it will lead to their tragic demise
[based on King James context]
Who did King James believe he was a descendant of & what’s the relevance
King James believed he was a descendant of Banquo which may explain why Banquo is portrayed as honourable and untainted by ambition
_____ was a book by King James I detailing the dangers of ____ and how to ___ and ____ witches
Daemonologie was a book by King James I detailing the dangers of witchcraft and how to identify and punish witches
[based on Daemonologie context]
The witches in Macbeth ___ the ideas in Daemonologie embodying ____ supernatural forces which King James ____
The witches in Macbeth mirror the ideas in Daemonologie embodying malevolent supernatural forces which King James condemned
[based on Daemonologie context]
How does the witches manipulation align with the fears in the audience, and what curse did they fear?
The witches manipulation of Macbeth align with the immense fears amongst the audience of witchcraft as outlined in daemonologie : many people also feared the Macbeth curse which was where people were becoming critically ill after seeing Macbeth. People belleved this illness stemmed from the supernatural in the play.
The Great chain of Being was a ___ believed to be ____ by ____, placing Kings above ___, men above women and humans above animals
The Great Chain of Being was a hierarchy believed to be ordained by God, placing Kings above nobles, men above women and humans above animals
[based on Great chain of Being context]
Macbeth’s actions disrupt the natural order (____ balance) while Lady Macbeth attempts to alter her own ____ by showing ___ and taking ___ typically reserved for men
Macbeth’s actions disrupt the natural order (cosmic balance) while Lady Macbeth attempts to alter her own status by showing strength and taking control typically reserved for men
[based on Great chain of Being context]
Macbeths ___ reign and murder of Duncan
____ the cosmic order leading to the chaos in Scotland. Through this Macbeth ultimately ___ God, which was seen to be the greatest sin.
Macbeth’s tyrannical reign and murder if Duncan violate the cosmic order leading to the chaos in Scotland. Through this Macbeth ultimately defies God, which was seen to be the greatest sin.
[based on Great chain of Being context]
What did disturbance to the great chain of being disrupt
Any disturbance to the great chain of being was thought to disrupt and cause chaos in the natural world
The _____ _____ of _____ is a belief that the ___ is appointed by God, making the king a ____ figure
The Divine right of Kings is a belief that the monarch is appointed by God, making the King a sacred figure
[based on Divine Right of Kings context]
How does Macbeth disrupt it
Macbeth disrupts the Divine Right by murdering King Duncan, a king anointed by God, thereby committing a grave moral and religious crime
[based on Divine Right of Kings context]
This context was extremely relevant at the time as undermining the king was seen as a direct attack on ___’s _____
This context was extremely relevant at the time as undermining the king was seen as a direct attack on God’s authority
The ____ _____ ___ were biblical ___ which lead to damnation
(in Macbeth : pride, _____, _____ and greed)
The seven deadly sins were biblical sins which lead to damnation
(in Macbeth : pride, envy, wrath and greed)
[based on seven deadly sins context]
How do Macbeth and Lady Macbeth embody these sins
Macbeth and Lady Macbeth embody these sins, particularly pride, greed and wrath, which drive their actions and lead to their downfall
