The Folger Guide to Teaching Macbeth

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The authoritative guide to teaching Shakespeares Macbeth, The Folger Guide to Teaching Macbeth is an invaluable resource for teachers, students, and Shakespeare fans alike.

In 1603, James VI of Scotland ascended the English throne, becoming James I of England. London was alive with an interest in all things Scottish, and Shakespeare turned to Scottish history for material. He found a spectacle of violence and stories of traitors advised by witches and wizards, echoing Jamess belief in a connection between treason and witchcraft.

In depicting a man who murders to become king, Macbeth teases us with huge questions. Is Macbeth tempted by fate, or by his or his wifes ambition Why does their success turn to ashes

The Folger Guide to Teaching Macbeth includes:
-An explanation of the Folger methodology for teaching Shakespeare
-Scholarly essays from experts in the field
-A five-week breakdown of digestible lesson plans
-Resource links for a deeper dive into the world of Shakespeare

This guide is an essential part of any teachers toolkit.

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Dr. Peggy OBrien was named the Folgers director of education in May 2013. A former Folger educator, she established the Librarys education philosophy and the bulk of its programs in the 1980s and led the department until 1994, when she left to become director of education programs for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Her long and distinguished career has brought her numerous awards and honors, including Doctor of Lawshonoris causafrom Trinity University, Doctor of Humane Lettershonoris causafrom Georgetown University, the Public Humanities Award from the DC Community Humanities Council, and the Folger Shakespeare Librarys 2008 Shakespeare Steward Award. Prior to her first appointment at the Folger, she spent a number of years teaching high school English in the DC Public Schools, and since then has taught undergraduate courses at Georgetown University.