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William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, in England in 1564. While his exact birthdate isunknown, it is most often celebrated on April 23, the feast of St. George, and also the date upon which hewould die. He was the third of seven children born to John and Mary Arden Shakespeare. Shakespeare'sfather was a tanner and glovemaker. He was a fairly prominent political figure as well, being an alderman ofStratford for years, and serving a term as "high bailiff" (what we would call a mayor). He died in 1616,leaving little land to William, his eldest son. Not much is known of Mary Shakespeare, except that she had aWilliam Shakespeare attended a very good grammar school in Stratford-upon- Avon, though the time periodduring which he attended school is not known. His instructors were all Oxford graduates, and his studieswere probably primarily in Latin. Little else is known of his boyhood. Shakespeare's Marriage and Life in LondonIn 1582 at 18 years of age, Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway, a lady seven or eight years older than hefrom Shottery, a villiage a mile from Stratford. Their first daughter, Susanna, was born in 1583, followed by
He also says, "[Norway was] Assisted by that most disloyal traitor / The of Cawdor" (lines53 - 54). " The love he is talkingabout is the Macbeths' hospitality. Macbeth, the title character, is first brought into the story as part of the Captain's report. The first witch talks about a sailor's wife who "had chestnuts in her lap"(line 4). Then Ross and Angus enter thescene. A messenger enters and says that King Duncan will stay in Macbeth's castle tonight. Macbeth once again shows his great desire for the throne. Scene IIA Captain tells King Duncan and his son, Malcolm, about a battle that was fought against Macdonwald (arebel). / More isthy due than all can pay" (lines 14 and 21). Scene VIIIn this scene, Macbeth goes through some ethical transformations. The King is respected, and he is a likable character. Duncan praised Macbeth earlier for his qualities, while LadyMacbeth thinks they just stand in the way of success.
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