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TED-ED: Why should you read "Macbeth"? - Brendan Pelsue
There's a play so powerful that an old superstition says its name should never be uttered in a theater. A play that begins with witchcraft and ends with a bloody, severed head. A play filled with riddles, prophecies, nightmare visions,...
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Macbeth 1.5 Dig Deeper: Is Lady Macbeth a Witch?
This video explores the complex themes of witchcraft and destiny in Act 1 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," particularly through the character of Lady Macbeth. The analysis focuses on Shakespeare's use of language to present Lady Macbeth...
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Macbeth Context: Witchcraft in Shakespeare's Time
This video examines the significance of witches in Shakespeare's Macbeth, highlighting how King James I's fascination with witchcraft influenced the inclusion of witches in the play. It explores the historical context of witch hunts in...
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Macbeth 1.1 Historical Reference: Witches' Servants
This video examines the introduction of witchcraft and supernatural elements in Act 1 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth." It explains the significance of these motifs and how they influence the themes of power and fate in the play. The content...
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Macbeth 1.1 What the Critics Say
This video explores the varying interpretations of the supernatural elements in Shakespeare's "Macbeth" among different literary critics across centuries. It highlights the debates between critics like Samuel Johnson, who criticized the...
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Macbeth 3.5 Performance: Hecate, Lines 2-35
In this performance from "Macbeth", Hecate delivers a commanding performance, expressing her frustration with the witches' actions and asserting her authority over them. With a mix of indignation and power, Hecate confronts the witches...
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Why Should You Read "Macbeth"?
All is fair in motivating readers. And something wickedly wonderful comes from using a short introductory video to double readers' enjoyment of Shakespeare's tragedy about the ambitious Thane of Glamis. It is a tale told by a genius.