Discuss the role of the witches in the play "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare The witches play a significant part in the play "Macbeth." ... King James 1st was also very interested in witches and witchcraft and he even wrote a book about it. ... Shakespeare may also have included witches to please King James I. ... His personal enthusiasm in writing immediately put William Shakespeare, London's most famous playwright at the time, in James" favour when he began his rule in England. ... The King's Men were sponsored by James, which was a great relief for them. ...

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Macbeth, by William Shakespeare centres on the character of Macbeth and his downfall from noble thane and courageous soldier to evil and barbarian king. ... This play was written in 1606 for King James" I entertainment and therefore, would not contain anything which displease the king. ... Considering that King James was a descendant from Banquo and Fleance Shakespeare altered history and instead of making Banquo a murderer who helps Macbeth, in Shakespeare's version he is murdered because he fights against the traitor, and is therefore innocent. ... In addition, Shakespeare also knew tha...

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I am most interested in studying Macbeth because the author, William Shakespeare is regarded as the greatest writer of English literature. ... Intended as a tribute to King James I, Macbeth may have been first performed before the royal family at Hampton Court, a palace twelve miles from the center of London. King James, who already wore the crown of Scotland when he ascended the throne of England, would have found Macbeth especially intriguing. ...

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• Grade Level: High School