In 1603, James VI of Scotland ascended the English throne, becoming James I of England.
Is Macbeth tempted by fate, or by his or.
In depicting a man who murders to become king, Macbeth teases us with huge questions.
He found a spectacle of violence and stories of traitors advised by witches and wizards, echoing James\'s belief in a connection between treason and witchcraft.
London was alive with an interest in all things Scottish, and Shakespeare turned to Scottish history for material.
In 1603, James VI of Scotland ascended the English throne, becoming James I of England