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In what way is the play MacBeth, politically significant?

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A very large number of Shakespeare's plays—I would estimate, off the top of my head, at least half and probably more—deal to a greater or lesser extent with a political issue of great importance to Shakespeare's time, that of stable succession and a just ruler. Macbeth is no exception. read more

This question caused me to realize that Macbeth, Hamlet, Julius Caesar, Romeo and Juliet- in fact most of Shakespeare’s historical plays and tragedies- are linked to political influences. read more

In the play, the character of Macbeth is important to the politics of Scotland because he is the king's cousin and a strong candidate to succeed him as king, which is why he is in fact chosen when Duncan's sons do a bunk. read more

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