Publisher | Sparknotes |
ISBN 13 | 9781411479678 |
ISBN 10 | 141147967X |
Author | SparkNotes |
Book Format | Paperback |
Language | English |
Book Description | Shakespeare everyone can understandnow in this new EXPANDED edition ofMACBETH! Why fear Shakespeare? By placing the words of the original play next to line-by-line translations in plain English, this popular guide makes Shakespeare accessible to everyone. And now it features expanded literature guide sections that help students study smarter. The expanded sections include:Five Key Questions: Five frequently asked questions about major moments and characters in the play. What Does the Ending Mean?: Is the ending sad, celebratory, ironic . . . or ambivalent? Plot Analysis: What is the play about? How is the story told, and what are the main themes? Why do the characters behave as they do? Study Questions: Questions that guide students as they study for a test or write a paper. Quotes by Theme: Quotes organized by Shakespeares main themes, such as love, death, tyranny, honor, and fate. Quotes by Character: Quotes organized by the plays main characters, along with interpretations of their meaning. |
About the Author | Mark Rylance is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation. He has played many of the great Shakespearean roles, both for the Royal Shakespeare Company and as Artistic Director of Shakespeare's Globe in London. He has won numerous awards in London and on Broadway, most famously for Jez Butterworth's Jerusalem, in which he created the role of Johnny Rooster Byron. |
Language | English |
Publication Date | 44005 |
Number of Pages | 256 |