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Shakespeare's Macbeth

Shakespeare’s tragedy Macbeth depicts Macbeth's murderous quest for political power in medieval Scotland while reflecting on Shakespeare’s early 17th century England. First performed in 1606, the play presents the dangers of “vaulting ambition” that leads Macbeth to sacrifice moral duty in his pursuit of power. But the play, which still speaks to audiences today, raises broader questions about moral responsibility and the search for meaning that deepen and complicate the play’s political theme. We will read Macbeth carefully and explore these questions as they relate to the course of the tragedy. Participants will be encouraged to view notable productions.

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