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Zusatztext Packed with action and vivid portrayal of human relationships! Shakespeare's Macbeth traces the bloody climb to power and tragic ruin of a fate-plagued king. Count on CliffNotes to carry you through the rise and fall of a cast of characters that includes a cruel and ambitious warrior! his wicked wife! and a trio of witches who have warned their way into audience's hearts since William Shakespeare first presented their prophecies about 300 years ago. Show your classmates -- and your grade-granting teacher -- that you're in the know with English literature. You can't miss with scene summaries! plot explorations! language simplification! and author insights from CliffsNotes on Macbeth! Informationen zum Autor Alex Went has been a teacher of English and Head of Drama at Shrewsbury School, England. He is the librettist of the musicals Jekyll!, The Time Machine and The Lost Domain. Klappentext The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.Packed with action and vivid portrayal of human relationships, Shakespeare's Macbeth traces the bloody climb to power and tragic ruin of a fate-plagued king. Count on CliffNotes on Macbeth to carry you through the rise and fall of a cast of characters that includes a cruel and ambitious warrior, his wicked wife, and a trio of witches who have wormed their way into audiences' hearts since William Shakespeare first presented their prophecies about 300 years ago.Show your classmates - and your grade-granting teacher - that you're in the know with English literature. You can't miss with scene summaries, plot explorations, language simplification, and insights into the author's life and times. Other features that help you study include* A brief synopsis of the play* A character map to help you see relationships among the characters* Critical essays on major themes and stage productions* An interactive quiz to test your knowledge* Essay topics and practice projectsClassic literature or modern modern-day treasure - you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides. Zusammenfassung Filled with action and vivid portrayal of human relationships, Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' traces the bloody climb to power and tragic ruin of a fate-plagued king. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction. How to Use This Book. Life and Background of the Playwright. Introduction to the Play. Critical Commentaries. Act I Scene 1. Act I Scene 2. Act I Scene 3. Act I Scene 4. Act I Scene 5. Act I Scene 6. Act I Scene 7. Act II Scene 1. Act II Scene 2. Act II Scene 3. Act II Scene 4. Act III Scene 1. Act III Scene 2. Act III Scene 3. Act III Scene 4. Act III Scene 5. Act III Scene 6. Act IV Scene 1. ACT IV Scene 2. Act IV Scene 3. Act V Scene 1. Act V Scene 2. ACT V Scene 3. Act V Scene 4. Act V Scene 5. Act V Scene 6. Act V Scene 7. Act V Scene 8. Act V Scene 9. Character Analyses. Critical Essays. CliffsNotes Review. CliffsNotes Resource Center. Index. ...
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction.
How to Use This Book.
Life and Background of the Playwright.
Introduction to the Play.
Critical Commentaries.
Act I Scene 1.
Act I Scene 2.
Act I Scene 3.
Act I Scene 4.
Act I Scene 5.
Act I Scene 6.
Act I Scene 7.
Act II Scene 1.
Act II Scene 2.
Act II Scene 3.
Act II Scene 4.
Act III Scene 1.
Act III Scene 2.
Act III Scene 3.
Act III Scene 4.
Act III Scene 5.
Act III Scene 6.
Act IV Scene 1.
ACT IV Scene 2.
Act IV Scene 3.
Act V Scene 1.
Act V Scene 2.
ACT V Scene 3.
Act V Scene 4.
Act V Scene 5.
Act V Scene 6.
Act V Scene 7.
Act V Scene 8.
Act V Scene 9.
Character Analyses.
Critical Essays.
CliffsNotes Review.
CliffsNotes Resource Center.
Index.
