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Aim- Sherylann Distasio

The aim of using Scotland in Macbeth was to connect to the origin of the story of Macbeth itself, and to introduce the Scottish culture to the audience. Macbeth brought to light Scotland’s older views and beliefs and for the current king, King James I,“James was a patron of Shakespeare’s acting company, and of all the plays Shakespeare wrote under James’s reign, Macbeth most clearly reflects the playwright’s close relationship with the sovereign. In focusing on Macbeth, a figure from Scottish history, Shakespeare paid homage to his king’s Scottish lineage”(//SparkNotes//). The historical culture of Scotland involves religious and supernatural beings, such as spirits and majestic creatures. The King of England was James I at the time of Shakespeare writing this tragic play. The king previously being James IV of Scotland, then taking the throne in England in 1603. Returning to the old days of the 11th century Scotland, Shakespeare sought to show the importance of the events and occurrences of Scotland and it’s influence on Shakespeare’s King. Shakespeare’ goal was to bring their king’s “Scottish lineage” and focusing on its influence. Illustrating the King’s past and Scotland’s historical influence on him and their present day. The aim of using Scotland was to bring a culture and important events into the spotlight. Using such a time of war and conflict gave Shakespeare the opportunity to write the perfect tragedy.

SparkNotes Editors. "SparkNote on Macbeth." // SparkNotes //. SparkNotes, 2002. Web. 27 Oct. 2015. < [|__http://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/macbeth/context.html__] >.

Audience- Group Collaboration Shakespeare would have gained approval for a Scottish play from the new King. In the passage of “Shakespeare's ‘Macbeth”, the author of the passage explains to the readers that “Especially one with witches in it, for it was well known that the King was interested in witches, witchcraft and the supernatural”(//The Real Duncan and Macbeth//). In this quote, the author is illustrating how Macbeth was known for believing in witches witchcraft, and other supernatural actions or events around the time of being the King of Scotland. This quote ties to the audience by how the author is saying that King Macbeth had a belief of how witches and witchcraft is real. This ties to the audience, because when Shakespeare involves what Macbeth is also known for rather just being a king, the audience now has a more imaged thought about who this man is. They have a general idea about what this man believes in and how this man would go through life known that his belief is either true or false. This also helps the audience around 1606 understand more about what some people thought were good, evil, or just crazy during 1005-1057.

Johnson, Ben. "Duncan and MacBeth." //The Real Duncan and Macbeth//. N.p., 2015. Web. 27 Oct. 2015. < [|__http://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/Duncan-MacBeth/__] >.

Historical- Amanda Betancourt The historical impact of the term is how Shakespeare used Scotland for its historical background towards wars, kings, and bravery. In the passage of “//Macbeth//”, the author illustrates one of Macbeth’s actions of how “ Just five years after his crowning in 1040, Macbeth confronted and killed the previous King’s father, Crinan of Dunkeld, in battle” (//Macbeth Biography//). In this quote, the author is describing how after Macbeth was crowned and was now the King of Scotland, he then killed his own father. This quote ties to the historical impact in Shakespeare's play “Macbeth”, because the historical background gives the pay more drama; more horrific scene for the play to understand how gruesome it truly was back then for Scotland and for the people that lived in or out of Scotland.

"Macbeth Biography – Life of a Scottish King." //Totally History Macbeth Comments//. N.p., 2012. Web. 27 Oct. 2015. < [|__http://totallyhistory.com/macbeth/__] >

Cultural- Emiley Ala Scotland is the location the play Macbeth takes place in, however the events that happened were altered to tell a better story. The Macbeth in the Shakespeare play was “a cruel, tyrannical king, haunted by the prophecy that Banquo's issues would be the future kings” (Enotes.com). Being portrayed as a dangerous out of control dictator, it gave the view of Scotland as a whole as a minefield to the original royal blood. As each murder follows, Scotland becomes less stable, and slowly falls into an insecure and deadly state. Macbeth was written “the reign of James I, who had been James VI of Scotland before he succeeded to the English throne in 1603” (SparkNotes). It was a story that preserved the superstitions of witchcraft, black magic, and other dark supernaturals. It was a nod to ward James I, and his previous rule.

SparkNotes Editors. "SparkNote on Macbeth." //SparkNotes//. SparkNotes, 2002. Web. 27 Oct. 2015. < [|__http://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/macbeth/context.html__] >.

"How Has Scotland Changed under Macbeth's Rule? - Homework Help - ENotes.com." // Enotes.com // //.// Enotes.com, 8 May 2009. Web. 27 Oct. 2015. < [|__http://www.enotes.com/homework-help/how-has-scotland-changed-under-macbeths-rule-82819__] >.