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The Film Versions of Macbeth
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Shakespeare's play 'Macbeth' was written sometime between 1603 and 1606 at a time when people were fascinated with the idea of the supernatural and witchcraft. People were burned at the stake if they were thought to possess evil powers. The King had even written a book on 'Demonology' such was the interest in the subject of evil. The King reigned supreme and did not bow down to any human power. 'The Divine Right of Kings' meant that because God appointed the King, the King was not answerable to the people or parliament. England was not the advanced, industrial and sophisticated society it is today. Witchcraft practice was punishable by death because it attempted to subvert God's natural order. Their evil ways were shown to lead only to death. As soon as the witches influence is felt in Macbeth we see a brave and courageous soldier immediately change to...
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