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In the play Macbeth, Malcolm portrays himself as a potential sinful tyrant in order to to test Macbeth. Malcolm wanted to see just how loyal Macbeth would be.

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Who wanted to close Shakespeare's theater because they thought it to be sinful?

Puritans.


Who is Macduff speaking of in this reading passage from MacBeth by William Shakespeare starting from the quote He has no children All my pretty ones?

The full passage is: MACDUFF. He has no children.--All my pretty ones? Did you say all?--O hell-kite!--All? What, all my pretty chickens and their dam At one fell swoop? MALCOLM. Dispute it like a man. MACDUFF. I shall do so; But I must also feel it as a man: I cannot but remember such things were, That were most precious to me.--Did heaven look on, And would not take their part? Sinful Macduff, They were all struck for thee! naught that I am, Not for their own demerits, but for mine, Fell slaughter on their souls: heaven rest them now! MALCOLM. Be this the whetstone of your sword. Let grief Convert to anger; blunt not the heart, enrage it. MacDuff has just learned from Malcolm that his entire family has been killed.


Millers treatment of women in The Crucible?

I believe that Miller's treatment of women was a satire of the puritanism that was dated back to that time. It was believed that women's main role was to reproduce, pray, and to understand that their place in their family monarchy was under the husband. They were looked upon a lustful, sinful, and an unwanted temptation to men. I read a quote the stated, " It is believed that the soul had two parts, the immortal masculine part, and the mortal feminine part."


Why did the puritans not like the globe theatre?

The Puritans disapproved of the Globe Theatre primarily because they viewed it as a hub of immorality and distraction from religious devotion. They believed that theater promoted vice and sinful behavior, undermining the moral fabric of society. Additionally, the Puritans saw the theatrical performances as frivolous and contrary to their strict religious values, which emphasized piety and self-discipline. As a result, they sought to suppress such entertainment in favor of a more austere lifestyle.


Why were the puritans against the theater?

Puritans opposed theater primarily because they viewed it as morally corrupting and a distraction from religious and community values. They believed that plays promoted sinful behavior, immorality, and idolatry, as they often depicted themes contrary to their strict interpretation of Christianity. Additionally, Puritans saw theater as a waste of time that detracted from serious pursuits like prayer and study of the Bible. This cultural stance led to the banning of theaters in Puritanical regions during the 17th century.