Supernatural Elements and Beliefs in The Play "Macbeth" : Relevance in Today's World.

Supernatural Elements and Beliefs in The Play "Macbeth" : Relevance in Today's World:

Introduction of “Macbeth”,
About William Shakespeare,
Supernatural Elements
& Belief in Macbeth,
Witches' Prophecies and Macbeth's Transformation,
"Phantom Dagger”,
Banquo's ghost,
Relevance in today's time:
The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling,
Real life example

1. Supernatural Elements and Beliefs in The Play "Macbeth" : Relevance in Today's World. Presented at:- Smt. Sujata Binoy Gardi, Department of English, MKBU, Bhavnagar Presented by : Pallavi Parmar

2. Present ed by:- Pallavi Rameshbhai Parmar Roll Number:- 33 Enrollment Number:- 5108230034 Paper 101: Literature of the Elizabethan and Restoration Periods Batch:-2023-2025 (M.A. Sem 1) Date:- 30 October, 2023 Subject Code:- 22392 Email:- [email protected] Personal Information

3. 01 Introduction of “Macbeth” 02 About William Shakespeare 03 Supernatural Belief in “Macbeth” 04 Supernatural Belief in today's time TABLE OF CONTENTS 05 06 Conclusion Witches , Dagger , Ghost .

4. Time And Place Written 1606, England Introduction of “Macbeth” : Genre : Shakespearean tragedy Tragedy First performed : 1606 Writer : William Shakespeare

5. WILLIAM S Hakespeare Born : April 26, 1564, in Stratford-upon-Avon, England Died: April 23, 1616, in Stratford-upon-Avon, England Occupation : Playwright, Poet , Actor. William Shakespeare is widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language. Wrote at least 37 plays, 154 sonnets, and three long narrative poems .

6. sUPERNATURAL Elements & Belief in Macbeth Macbeth is Shakespeare's most supernaturally charged tragedy. The play starts with witches making predictions. Macbeth experiences supernatural events like a phantom dagger and ghosts. It's likely a tribute to King James I, who believed in witchcraft. King James led witch hunts and wrote Daemonologie . England viewed supernatural phenomena as real during that time. This included witches, ghosts, visions, postmortem bleeding, and possession. These elements are integral to Jacobean culture. (Marler)

7. Witches have supernatural powers. Their prophecies spark Macbeth's ambition. He commits murder to fulfill their predictions. This leads to his downfall. Initial prophecy: Macbeth will become King. Triggers Macbeth's ambition and actions. Subsequent prophecies intensify his paranoia. Macbeth becomes tyrannical and ruthless. The witches' prophecies lead to Macbeth's tragic downfall. (Marler) Witches' Prophecies and Macbeth's Transformation:

8. Macbeth's phantom dagger initially symbolizes psychological horror. It transforms into a supernatural element as it guides him. Connects to the witches' supernatural influence in the play. The dagger remains a symbol of Macbeth's internal conflict and guilt. Represents the blurred line between hallucination and supernatural intervention in the play. (Marler) "Phantom Dagger”

9. Macbeth orders Banquo's murder to secure his throne. Banquo's ghost appears at the banquet, revealing Macbeth's guilt. Macbeth's reaction to the ghost symbolizes his psychological turmoil. It disrupts his rule and foreshadows his downfall. The supernatural element intensifies the play's dark atmosphere. (Marler) Banquo's ghost :

10. Relevance in today's time: The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling ( Khakhariya)

11. Conclusion: The witches' prophecies represent the allure of forbidden knowledge and the power that accompanies it. In our modern world, where information is abundant, Macbeth's story reminds us to be cautious about what we believe and to be skeptical of promises that seem too good to be true. Witches' Prophecies and Forbidden Knowledge: The ghost of Banquo symbolizes the universal experience of guilt and regret when we commit wrongdoings. Macbeth's inability to escape Banquo's ghost reminds us that we cannot escape our past actions, and it's a lesson about the enduring nature of guilt. Ghost of Banquo and Guilt: Relevance to Modern Life: The supernatural elements in Macbeth reflect enduring aspects of human nature, such as ambition, guilt, and the temptation of power. The play serves as a warning about the corrupting nature of power, still applicable in a world where individuals seek authority and control.

12. References : Bevington, David , Spencer, Terence John Bew and Brown, John Russell. "William Shakespeare". Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Oct. 2023 , https://www.britannica.com/biography/William-Shakespeare . Accessed 30 October 2023. Khakhariya, Nimesh. “Fueled by superstitions, relatives make 13-year-old girl put her feet in yagna fire in Gujarat's Junagadh | Ahmedabad News - Times of India.” The Times of India , 30 March 2023, https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/fueled-by-superstitions-relatives-make-13-year-old-girl-put-her-feet-in-yagna-fire-in-gujarats-junagadh/articleshow/99113834.cms#_ga=2.250913093.2146153421.1698601388-1465984434.1698303347. Accessed 30 October 2023. Marler, Britney, "Deconstructing the Supernatural in Shakespeare's Macbeth" (2013). Undergraduate Honors Capstone Projects. 136. https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/honors/136 Accessed 30 October 2023

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