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Gender, Guilt, and Fate - Macbeth, Part 2: Crash Course Literature 410
This week on Crash Course Literature, John Green is continuing to talk about Shakespeare's dark, bloody, Scottish play, Macbeth. This time around, we're looking at the play's characters operate, how the play deals with gender, and the...
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Free Will, Witches, Murder, and Macbeth, Part 1: Crash Course Literature 409
The Sound! The Fury! Today, we're talking about Shakespeare's Scottish play, Macbeth. So, was Macbeth really predestined to do all the murdering and bad kinging and other terrible stuff? That's the big question in Macbeth, and it's one...
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TED-ED: Why should you read "Macbeth"? - Brendan Pelsue
There's a play so powerful that an old superstition says its name should never be uttered in a theater. A play that begins with witchcraft and ends with a bloody, severed head. A play filled with riddles, prophecies, nightmare visions,...
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Shakespeare's Tragedies and an Acting Lesson: Crash Course Theater #15
Shakespeare's tragedies...were tragic. But they had some jokes. They also changed the way tragedies were written. Characters like Hamlet, Macbeth, and King Lear had tragic outcomes, but they were sympathetic characters in a lot of ways....
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Macbeth: Welcome to the Play
In just a few minutes, viewers are introduced to the historical context of 11th-century Scotland and Shakespeare's England, setting the stage for the play's exploration of ambition, loyalty, guilt, and sanity. With engaging narration and...
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Macbeth Summary
In this captivating retelling, the tragic tale of Macbeth unfolds with vivid detail. We witness the fateful encounter with the three weird sisters, whose prophecies set in motion a chain of events that lead to Macbeth's downfall. As he...
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Macbeth Credits
This video provides a reflective analysis of the tragic conclusion of Shakespeare's Macbeth, emphasizing the themes of ambition, fate, and moral decay. Through humorous commentary and poetic reflections, it explores the consequences of...
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Macbeth Context: Witchcraft in Shakespeare's Time
This video examines the significance of witches in Shakespeare's Macbeth, highlighting how King James I's fascination with witchcraft influenced the inclusion of witches in the play. It explores the historical context of witch hunts in...
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Macbeth Context: Scottish History
This video explores how Shakespeare's use of Scottish history, particularly the reign of King James VI, influenced the narrative and themes in Macbeth. It delves into the historical backdrop of Scotland during Shakespeare's time, the...
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Macbeth 5.7 Word Nerd: Crest
Unravel the origins of the word "crest" within the poignant context of Act 5 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth" with this insightful video. Delving into its etymology, this exploration sheds light on the word's historical evolution and its...
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Macbeth 5.7 Word Nerd: Course
Delve into the fascinating etymology of the word "course" as used in Act 5 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth." This video offers an explanation of the origins and evolution of the term, shedding light on its significance within the context of...
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Macbeth 5.7 Song Summary
Enjoy a musical recap of Act 5, Scene 7 from Shakespeare's "Macbeth." This video summarizes the final moments of the play, reflecting on themes of ambition, consequence, and the inevitability of fate. Dive into the tragic tale of...
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Macbeth 5.7 Performance: Malcolm, Lines 90-105
This video features a performance of the climactic moment of Shakespeare's "Macbeth" Act 5, Scene 7, as Malcolm, the newly proclaimed king, addresses his followers. With resolve and authority, Malcolm reassures his subjects of the...
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Macbeth 5.7 Performance: Macduff, Lines 84-89a
In this triumphant moment from Act 5 in Macbeth, Macduff hails Malcolm as the rightful king, celebrating the end of Macbeth's tyrannical rule. He acknowledges the liberation of Scotland and pledges his allegiance to Malcolm, echoing the...
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Macbeth 5.7 Performance: Macduff, Lines 53-57a
In this powerful performance, Macduff urges Macbeth to surrender, warning him of the ignominy he will face if he continues to resist. He likens Macbeth to a spectacle, destined to be displayed like a rare monster on a pole for all to...
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Macbeth 5.7 Performance: Macbeth and Macduff Fight
This video features the intense confrontation between Macbeth and Macduff, where Macbeth defiantly faces his adversary, believing himself invincible due to a prophecy. Macduff, however, reveals his unique birth circumstances, leading to...
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Macbeth 5.7 Interview: Malcolm and Macduff
In this video, Malcolm and Ralph discuss the aftermath of the battle and the implications of Macduff and Young Seward's deaths. They explore themes of loyalty, honor, and the consequences of tyranny, shedding light on the characters'...
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Macbeth 5.7 Interview: Macduff
This video explores the pivotal confrontation between Macduff and Macbeth in Act 5, Scene 7 of Shakespeare's Macbeth. Viewers delve into themes of fate, masculinity, and power dynamics as they witness Macbeth's defiance and Macduff's...
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Macbeth 5.7 Interview: Macbeth
In this video, Macbeth reflects on the realization that he cannot be defeated by anyone born of a woman, as Macduff was delivered through a cesarean section. Despite this revelation, Macbeth's resolve to fight on is evident,...
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Macbeth 5.7 Interview with Macduff and Malcolm
This video delves into Macbeth's emotional turmoil as he faces the realization that he cannot escape his fate. Through analyzing his metaphorical comparison to a trapped bear and his defiant resolve to confront his adversaries, viewers...
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Macbeth 5.7 Historical Reference: Caesarian Delivery
In this video, Davina and Ralph delve into the origins of the word "Caesarian" in response to Macduff's revelation about his unconventional birth. They explore the historical context of Caesarian deliveries, debunk myths surrounding...
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Macbeth 5.7 Historical Reference: Bear Baiting
This video explores Macbeth's sense of entrapment and desperation in Act 5, Scene 7, drawing parallels between his situation and the violent spectacle of bear-baiting in Shakespearean England. Through examining the term "course" and its...
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Macbeth 5.6 Interview: Malcolm and Macduff
This video explores the significance of imagery and symbolism in Act 5, Scene 6 of Macbeth, focusing on the use of natural elements to convey themes of deception and appearance versus reality. Through the characters' dialogue, viewers...
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Macbeth 5.5 Performance: Macbeth, Lines 38b-52
This video features a performance of a key scene in Act 5, Scene 5 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," where Macbeth confronts the potential truth of the witches' prophecies. It delves into his reaction to the report of Birnam Wood moving toward...