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What era was Macbeth written in?

Jacobean Era

what was Shakespeare's message to king James?

to not become a tyrant like Macbeth or else he will die a horrible death and nobles will rebel against him

key themes in Macbeth

abuse of power

ambition

appearance vs reality

gender

guilt, innocence

Shakespeares intention about regicide

Warn the audience about regicide

With the detrimental consequences both physically and mentally as a downfall

If u commit regicide you’ll become a carcass of your former self

Shakespeares intentions on ambition

Consequences of unchecked ambition-cants control

Show the audience that excessive ambition will lead to your rapid demise-Macbeth and Lady MB but not Banquo

Shakespeare intention of Gods will

Betrayal of Gods will will always be punished.

No matter what Lady MB or MB had done , they never over reigned God even after being involved with supernatural.

Gods power will always triumph over you- can’t escape eternal damnation(hell)