Extract analysis, Act 1 Scene 7 Macbeth (IV)
In this lecture, we take a look at Act 1 Scene 7, and how this scene conveys the characters of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.
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In this lecture, we take a look at Act 1 Scene 7, and how this scene conveys the characters of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.
Watch in Analysis →In this lecture, we consider the fundamental themes of Macbeth and how they are made evident via the language, plot, and characters.
Watch in Analysis →In this lecture, we consider the textual history of Macbeth, as well as the historical moment in which it was formulated. We look to how these impacted the play’s plot, language, and characters.
Watch in Analysis →In this lecture, we look at how Shakespeare provokes empathy for Macbeth, a character which such an imposition should be impossible to achieve.
Watch in Analysis →In this lecture, we go into detail about how Plutarch represents Mark Antony’s character up until the Battle of Philippi, which makes up the time period of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar.
Watch in Analysis →Today we compare and contrast how Shakespeare represents Antony, vs how Plutarch represents Antony in the microcosm of Julius Caesar’s assassination; we look at the similarities and differences and conclude to what extent Shakespeare followed Plutarch in constructing his character in this specific event.
Watch in Analysis →How does Shakespeare portray love in Antony & Cleopatra? We explore the tension between political duty and passionate desire, and what makes this one of the most complex love stories he ever wrote.
Watch in Analysis →We examine the two radically different texts of King Lear — the 1608 Quarto and the 1623 Folio — and what their differences reveal about Shakespeare’s revision process and the play’s meaning.
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Lecture · 27 July 2026
In this lecture, we take a look at Act 1 Scene 7, and how this scene conveys the characters of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.
Previous Analysis
Lecture · 26 July 2026
In this lecture, we consider the fundamental themes of Macbeth and how they are made evident via the language, plot, and characters.
Previous Analysis
Lecture · 22 July 2026
In this lecture, we consider the textual history of Macbeth, as well as the historical moment in which it was formulated. We look to how these impacted the play’s plot, language, and characters.
Previous Analysis
Lecture · 20 July 2026
In this lecture, we look at how Shakespeare provokes empathy for Macbeth, a character which such an imposition should be impossible to achieve.
Previous Analysis
Lecture · 18 July 2026
In this lecture, we go into detail about how Plutarch represents Mark Antony’s character up until the Battle of Philippi, which makes up the time period of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar.
Previous Analysis
Lecture · 15 July 2026
Today we compare and contrast how Shakespeare represents Antony, vs how Plutarch represents Antony in the microcosm of Julius Caesar’s assassination; we look at the similarities and differences and conclude to what extent Shakespeare followed Plutarch in constructing his character in this specific event.
Previous Analysis
Lecture · 13 July 2026
Looking at how Shakespeare explores the dynamic of love in Antony & Cleopatra and how it leads to his eventual downfall.
Previous Analysis
Lecture · 12 July 2026
We examine the two radically different texts of King Lear — the 1608 Quarto and the 1623 Folio — and what their differences reveal about Shakespeare’s revision process and the play’s meaning.
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