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Sites about Macbeth

by William Shakespeare

Tragedy about the rise and fall of a Scottish prince, Macbeth.

Characters: Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, Macduff
Keywords: “the Scottish play”

Critical sites about Macbeth

Angels and Ministers of Grace: Theatrical Superstitions Through the Ages
https://endicottstudio.typepad.com/articleslist/angels-and-ministers-of-grace-theatrical-superstitions-through-the-ages-by-kristen-mcdermott.html
Overview of superstition surrounding MacBeth and other plays that are believed to be “cursed”. Gives a history of accidents coinciding with performances of MacBeth, and speculates on various explanations for the supposed bad luck that surrounds it.
Contains: Content Analysis,
Author: Kristen McDermott
From: Journal of Mythic Arts
Keywords: actors, actresses, theater, theatre, superstitions, accidents, curse, curses
Introduction to Macbeth
http://records.viu.ca/~johnstoi/eng366/lectures/macbeth.htm
Text of an introductory lecture on Macbeth, discussing character motivations, morality, tragic elements, and some aspects of Freudian interpretation.
Contains: Character Analysis, Content Analysis,
Author: Ian Johnston
Keywords:
Macbeth: Fair Is Foul and Foul Is Fair
https://www.bard.org/study-guides/fair-is-foul-and-foul-is-fair
Brief discussion of how Jacobean events are reflected in MacBeth, with a focus on how themes of dichotomy and opposition can be emphasized in theatrical production to capture aspects of social conflict in Jacobean Scotland.
Contains: Character Analysis, Historical Context, Content Analysis,
Author: Michael Flachmann
From: bard.org
Keywords: theater, theatre, production, theme, costume, costumes, costuming,

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Last Updated Apr 29, 2013