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English: Macbeth

Introduction

"Is this a dagger which I see before me"

Since the play was published in 1623 the story of MacBeth (protagonist) and the three witches (The Weird Sisters) has permeated into literature and music everywhere. Modern pop-culture makes reference to the various themes explored in MacBeth, including ambition, the concept of fate and what manhood means.

Macbeth uncovered

Ethan Hawke looks at the greatest productions of Shakespeare's Macbeth as he uncovers the true story behind the cursed 'Scottish Play'.

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As the name suggests, this site has everything you need to know about Shakespeare: his plays. the Globe Theatre, his life.

This document outlines the main themes in Macbeth, and the location of the quotes in the play.

Provides summary and analysis. Also No fear translation which enables you to read Macbeth with side-by-side translations into modern English.

Detailed summary and exploration of themes and symbols of Macbeth. From the creators of SparkNotes.

A range of resources, videos and online tests for GSCE English Literature.

A literature guide for the play Macbeth.

Approaching Shakespeare' is a series of lectures from Oxford University's Faculty of English Language and Literature. This lecture explores the question is one of agency: who or what makes happen the things that happen in Macbeth? Duration: 46 mins

Pop culture references

While search a planet for missing crewmen, Kirk and his landing party see three apparitions that appear as witches and warn them not to proceed any further (Catspaw)

Homer plays Macbeth.

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