Macbeth Comparison of the man the myth and

Macbeth Comparison of the man, the myth, and the legend!!! By: Team 1 Bryce Wagner Colin Aitken Yao Lim & Matthew Church

Mac Bethad mac Findlaích � Known as “The Red King” the king of the Scotts. � His name is derived meaning "son of life". It, however, does not have any meaning of affiliation to family, but instead carries an implication of “righteous man” or "religious man". � Macbeth was the cousin of Duncan I who he succeeded. � The first king of Scotland to introduce feudalism to Scotland. 19 th Century Portrait of Macbeth

The Scottish Play �Macbeth is a mighty and ambitious warrior, one of the leaders of Duncan’s army. �He is a Thane of Glamis. �He hears a prophecy that he will be king one day. �He is elected king of Scotland, but he became a cruel and unjust ruler.

Compare � Both were great warriors on the battlefield. � They were kings of Scotland. � They each killed their predecessor to the throne. � Both were killed in the field of battle.

Contrast Play Macbeth Real Life Macbeth • He was a dishonest and mad king who was corrupted by his desire for power. • Got to the throne by murdering the fair king Duncan in his sleep. • Was influenced by others such as his wife and the three witches of Wyrd. • Made unfair and unjust laws that benefited only himself. • He was an honorable and fair king to his subjects and in his rulings. • Got to power through an honorable way of a duel against the tyrant king Duncan. • Influenced by his own desires and goals. • Made progressive laws to help his people

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