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Macbeth
William Shakespeare
Main CharactersMacbeth: A brave soldier whose moral compass is destroyed by ambition and a descent into murderous paranoia. Lady Macbeth: A powerful and ambitious woman who eventually collapses under the weight of her own guilt. The Three Witches: Supernatural beings whose prophecies act as the catalyst for Macbeth’s tragic downfall.
First Performance: 1606, at Globe Theatre, London
Performed for King James I; tailored to his interests in witchcraft and Scottish history.
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