Macbeth麦克白.ppt

Macbeth 麦克白 1148403 徐迟 1148410 杨冬雪 Background: ? Macbeth is a noble of Murray in Scotland. He is possible to get the throne, because his mother is the princess of Scotland. In 1020, after his father ’ s death during the war, he takes over the Murray. In 1034, the king of Scotland, Malcolm II has died, and his grandson, Duncan I eeds to the throne. During the last years of his rule, the war is frequent. Macbeth is dissatisfied with the rule of Duncan. In 1040, mands the army to attack the Murray. And Duncan is dead in the war. Then, Macbeth es the king of Scotland as the son of princess. However, many people disagreed with him. After 1052, Macbeth had been having conflicts with England, but always failed. In 1057, the son of Duncan revenged for his father and killed Macbeth. Major Characters: Duncan - King o f Scotland Macbeth - a general in the army of King Du ncan ; originally Thane of Glamis , then Thane of Cawdor, and later King of Scotland Lady Macbeth - Macbeth's wife and later Queen of Scotland Banquo - Macbeth's friend and a general in the army of King Du ncan Macduff - Thane of Fife Three witches - make the prediction of Macbeth ing a King and Banquo's descendants being Kings content: Macbeth begins as the heroic warrior who, together with Banquo , fights loyally in support of his king against rebels. Upon returning from his victory, Macbeth and Banquo encounter the three witches, who prophesy that Macbeth shall be thane of Cawdor, and king hereafter, and that Banquo ’s children will eed him on the throne. As Macbeth knows not hing of Cawdor ’ s part in the rebellion, the prophecies are incredible to him. However, with the first prophesy immediately confirmed be emissaries from Duncan, king of Scotland, Macbeth ’ s blood-thirsty ambition has been greatly stirred up by the witches ’ miraculous prophesy. He murders Duncan, the king of Scotland. But soon, he falls into a