Macbeth

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Plot - (a causal sequence of events)

  • A tragedy in which a Scottish nobleman Macbeth, is misled by the prophecy of three witches, murders the king and then becomes king

Setting - (Time and Place in which a story takes place)

  • set in Scotland in the 11th century, mostly in Macbeth's castle and the king's palace at Forres.

Atmosphere - (The Mood or Presistent feeling implied by a literary work.)

  • The Atmosphere in Macbeth was very dark and full of deception.

Imagery - (The use of vivid or figurative language to represent objects, actions, or ideas.)

  • Macbeth has an imagery of darkness throughout the play.

Theme - (the main idea of the story)

  • Sleep - Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are not able to sleep from the guilt of killing King Duncan.

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