Macbeth: Murder and the March of Destiny

Synopsis
Explores the question of dramatic irony in relation to the scene in which Duncan enters Macbeth’s castle. Analyses specific episodes including the argument between Macbeth and his wife concerning the validity of murder, the murder scene itself, the porter’s foolery, the banquet scene, and Macbeth’s second encounter with the witches. Finally, discusses the staging of the play, the primacy of language, the criminal as hero, and the timelessness of Shakespeare’s theme.
Series
Shakespeare
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Audio; Multimedia
Year of release
1984
Duration
28 mins
Availability
Out of Distribution

Credits

Writer
Richard Selerie
Contributor
Max Arthur; Richard Klee

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Macbeth
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
drama in English; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
Accompanying booklet includes summary, commentary, bibliography and questions for discussion.
Documentation
Accompanying booklet includes summary, commentary, bibliography and questions for discussion.
Uses
GCSE

Production Company

Name

Audio Learning

Notes
distributed by AVP. AVP ceased trading. No other distributor found with the AL catalogue (10/2015).

Distributor (Sale)

Name

AVP

Email
info@avp.co.uk
Web
http://avp.100megs28.com/ External site opens in new window
Phone
01291 625439
Fax
01291 629671
Address
School Hill Centre
Chepstow
Monmouthshire
NP16 5PH
Notes
Use for: Audio Visual Productions. Ceased trading.

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Macbeth: Murder and the March of Destiny". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/12982 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)