Context in Macbeth.
• James I:
Macbeth was written during the reign of James I during the Jacobean era and Shakespeare
was very popular during the Elizabeth I reign so he wanted to remain the favourite of the
new king by suggesting that anyone plotting against the king would end up in hell.
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• Witchcraft:
• James I:
Macbeth was written during the reign of James I during the Jacobean era and Shakespeare
was very popular during the Elizabeth I reign so he wanted to remain the favourite of the
new king by suggesting that anyone plotting against the king would end up in hell.
More on next page…
• Witchcraft: