Macbeth and James I Context (Introduction)
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Vocabulary flashcards covering key people, places, and sources mentioned in the introduction notes about Macbeth and James I.
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Elizabeth I of England
Queen who died childless and named James VI of Scotland as her successor.
James VI of Scotland / James I of England
Elizabeth I’s successor who became James I of England after her death.
Hampton Court
A palace near London where James I entertained his brother-in-law, King Christian of Denmark, in August 1606.
King Christian of Denmark
James I’s brother-in-law who was entertained at Hampton Court.
Macbeth
A new play by William Shakespeare about the old Scottish story of Banquo and Fleance.
William Shakespeare
The author of Macbeth; regarded as the best dramatist of the time.
Banquo
An ancestor of James I; central figure in Macbeth whose lineage relates to James’s throne.
Fleance
Banquo’s son, part of the Macbeth story and the lineage to the Scottish throne.
The Chronicles of Scotland
A historical work by Raphael Holinshed used as the source for Macbeth.
Raphael Holinshed
Author of The Chronicles of Scotland, the source Shakespeare used for Macbeth.
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