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The murderous medieval king who inspired "Macbeth" - Benjamin Hudson

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Learning Stats

B2

CEFR लेवल

659

Total Words

363

Unique Words

6/10

Difficulty

Vocabulary Diversity 55%

सबटाइटल्स (83 segments)

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Of all Shakespeare’s plays, perhaps none is stranger than “Macbeth.”

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The piece opens on Scottish generals Macbeth and Banquo

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encountering a trio of witches.

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They predict Macbeth will become Scotland's king

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and that Banquo’s descendants will one day take the throne—

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a pair of conspiratorial prophecies that burrow into the men’s minds.

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Macbeth soon fulfills his role,

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killing both King Duncan and his fellow general in a murderous frenzy.

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Wracked with paranoia,

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Key Vocabulary (17)

history A1 noun

History is the study of past events, especially those related to human affairs and civilizations. It refers to both the actual events that happened and the academic record of those events.

role C1 noun

A role is the specific function, position, or part assumed by a person or thing in a particular situation, organization, or process. In social and academic contexts, it refers to the set of behaviors and responsibilities expected of an individual within a system.

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