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What English king did Shakespeare intend to honor by writing Macbeth?
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∙ 7y agoBanquo, who appears in the play, was an ancestor of King James I.
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Why did Ann and Shakespeare get married?
There was some urgency to the matter because Anne was already pregnant, but there is no reason to suppose that the couple did not intend to marry anyway because they loved each other.
Why do you think critics consider the porter's speech comic relief in Macbeth?
Almost all critics evaluate the Porter in light of both the murder which directly proceeds it, and the discovery of Duncan's corpse, which immediately follows. That is to say, as you so plainly put it, they take it as comic relief for a shocked audience. This idea comes from the conception that Shakespeare assumes his audience will be utterly appalled by the deeds done onstage, nauseated by the amorality Macbeth and his wife display. According to this viewpoint, the Porter's drunken jesting, though low and tawdry, act as a palate-cleanser. They serve to ease the audience's discomfort, and prepare them for the further darkness to come. However, some scholars, myself included, interpret it in different views. Thomas de Quincey, for example, wrote a piece entitled "On the Knocking at the Gate in Macbeth," wherein he argued that the entirety of the porter scene is to set up a contrast with the porter, thereby to reveal the nature and gravity of Macbeth's crime. I personally identify the Porter's speech (II.3.788-97) as an allegory for the witches' promise and Macbeth's act. In fact, I'm writing my thesis on it. My theory is Shakespeare hid his own voice in the Porter's jest, his own view on Shakespeare's amorality. Like a drink, murder makes Macbeth yet mars him. It stands him to the deed, and then abandons him to his results. Once persuaded, now disheartened, Macbeth has been given the lie, and left to fate. I would not put it past the Bard to fully intend all three of these positions to be valid. Any break from the gore is a valued reprieve, and no doubt gives the audience time to evaluate for themselves Macbeth's dark desires and deeds. But to do both of these, and at the same time make a subtle statement about the consequences of breaking with morality? That's the sign of a master at work. Hope this helps! -John Hilyard
What does Shakespeare intend his audience to think of duncan?
Well, we can only guess what Shakespeare intended from what he wrote, if indeed he intended anything. From the play, Duncan comes across as nice but incompetent. Macbeth talks about how well-loved Duncan is, and how he is meek and uncorruptible and virtuous. Lady Macbeth talks about how he resembled her father as he slept. He can make an appropriately courteous speech as occasion demands, and one suspects he would be an effective after-dinner speaker. But he seems to be oblivious to the demands of realpolitik, to the necessity of being able to assess the characters of those around you and to know who to trust. "There's no art to find the mind's construction in the face", he muses bewilderedly about the traitor Cawdor, "he was a gentleman upon whom I built an absolute trust." He does the same think in choosing as his successor the feckless Malcolm, an inept soldier (he had to be rescued from the battle by the bloody sergeant) and a tedious and insensitive person, as his scene with Macduff shows. Duncan had his choice of successor, and it is clear that Macbeth was the natural choice and he knew it. Duncan failed to see that in Macbeth, failed to consider how much better a king Macbeth would have been than Malcolm, and failed to see how dangerous it was to go in this perverse direction out of no motive except nepotism. Then immediately to proceed to impose himself on Macbeth's hospitality was adding injury to insult. A wiser king would have left Macbeth alone to cool off, but Duncan was no wise king.
Why do people still read Shakespeare?
Presumably because they do not have an internet connection or a DVD player or access to a theatre so they can watch them be performed as was intended. Shakespeare did not intend that anyone apart from the actors should read his plays. Everyone else was to pay admission and watch.
Macbeth an Lady Macbeth intend to get away with murder by making it seem that the king?
Killed himself by stabbing himself repeatedly through the heart and then going out to where his servants were sleeping and wiping his blood all over them, perhaps? Or maybe their plan was to make it look like his servants had killed him.
Why did William shakespeare develop the English language?
He did not intend to develop the language. He only intended to use it. However, his use of it did influence the way later generations used it.
How does Lady Macbeth intend to accomplish the killing of Duncan?
She plans to get her husband to stab him in his sleep.
Did shakespeare intend on being a famous writer?
No, he just intended to be a writer. He was in it to make a living not a reputation.
Why should you have a good command of English if you intend to pursue a university education?
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Is loveing an OK spelling?
No, not if you intend it as an alternate spelling of loving. Loveing may be a word, but not in English.
Did puritans intend to establish religious freedom?
They intended to reform the English church, not seek religious freedom
Why did Ann and Shakespeare get married?
There was some urgency to the matter because Anne was already pregnant, but there is no reason to suppose that the couple did not intend to marry anyway because they loved each other.
How did the English government intend to use the Georgia colony?
it was for sacaguea and john ralf so the could have 306 children
Did Banquo intend to attend the banquet?
Yes, Banquo intended to attend the banquet to which Macbeth [d. August 15, 1057] had invited him. The banquet was going to be held at Macbeth's palace at Forres. Banquo had to leave. But he indicated that he and his son Fleance would be back in time for the festivities. Banquo didn't make it back in time. Macbeth learned Banquo's route, and sent three murderers after him.
Why do you think critics consider the porter's speech comic relief in Macbeth?
Almost all critics evaluate the Porter in light of both the murder which directly proceeds it, and the discovery of Duncan's corpse, which immediately follows. That is to say, as you so plainly put it, they take it as comic relief for a shocked audience. This idea comes from the conception that Shakespeare assumes his audience will be utterly appalled by the deeds done onstage, nauseated by the amorality Macbeth and his wife display. According to this viewpoint, the Porter's drunken jesting, though low and tawdry, act as a palate-cleanser. They serve to ease the audience's discomfort, and prepare them for the further darkness to come. However, some scholars, myself included, interpret it in different views. Thomas de Quincey, for example, wrote a piece entitled "On the Knocking at the Gate in Macbeth," wherein he argued that the entirety of the porter scene is to set up a contrast with the porter, thereby to reveal the nature and gravity of Macbeth's crime. I personally identify the Porter's speech (II.3.788-97) as an allegory for the witches' promise and Macbeth's act. In fact, I'm writing my thesis on it. My theory is Shakespeare hid his own voice in the Porter's jest, his own view on Shakespeare's amorality. Like a drink, murder makes Macbeth yet mars him. It stands him to the deed, and then abandons him to his results. Once persuaded, now disheartened, Macbeth has been given the lie, and left to fate. I would not put it past the Bard to fully intend all three of these positions to be valid. Any break from the gore is a valued reprieve, and no doubt gives the audience time to evaluate for themselves Macbeth's dark desires and deeds. But to do both of these, and at the same time make a subtle statement about the consequences of breaking with morality? That's the sign of a master at work. Hope this helps! -John Hilyard
What does Shakespeare intend his audience to think of duncan?
Well, we can only guess what Shakespeare intended from what he wrote, if indeed he intended anything. From the play, Duncan comes across as nice but incompetent. Macbeth talks about how well-loved Duncan is, and how he is meek and uncorruptible and virtuous. Lady Macbeth talks about how he resembled her father as he slept. He can make an appropriately courteous speech as occasion demands, and one suspects he would be an effective after-dinner speaker. But he seems to be oblivious to the demands of realpolitik, to the necessity of being able to assess the characters of those around you and to know who to trust. "There's no art to find the mind's construction in the face", he muses bewilderedly about the traitor Cawdor, "he was a gentleman upon whom I built an absolute trust." He does the same think in choosing as his successor the feckless Malcolm, an inept soldier (he had to be rescued from the battle by the bloody sergeant) and a tedious and insensitive person, as his scene with Macduff shows. Duncan had his choice of successor, and it is clear that Macbeth was the natural choice and he knew it. Duncan failed to see that in Macbeth, failed to consider how much better a king Macbeth would have been than Malcolm, and failed to see how dangerous it was to go in this perverse direction out of no motive except nepotism. Then immediately to proceed to impose himself on Macbeth's hospitality was adding injury to insult. A wiser king would have left Macbeth alone to cool off, but Duncan was no wise king.
Which hint for planning and writing an argumentative essay is described in the following statement Make clear at the outset what issue you intend to address and what your position on the issue.?
Focus
