Macbeth Background Knowledge

Macbeth Introduction

Here is some of the history and information we need before jumping into the reading.

Poll

Have you ever read Shakespeare before?

• yes

• no

Multiple Choice

What is so unfortunate about Shakespeare's death? (other than the fact he died...)

• it fell on the same day as his mom

• it was his birthday

• he was an incredible writer

• he was 15

Multiple Choice

What seats were considered the "worst seats" to have at the Globe Theatre?

• the balcony seats

• floor seats

Multiple Choice

Why would Lady Macbeth's casting be challenging?

• Because she was so beautiful it was hard to find someone like her

• because she was really young and it was hard to take women seriously

• because only men were allowed to be in the theatre and she was an older woman

• because only men were allowed to be in the theatre and she was really young

Multiple Choice

Macbeth is considered a ______ play.

• Comedy

• Tragedy

• Romance

• None of these

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