Macbeth vs Scotland, PA

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No society remains immobile, even if some human beings resist changes. The advances in technology and the emergence of new beliefs allow people to have a broader imagination. Thus, numerous new interpretations of ancient works, whether they are plays, folktales, or poems, permeate around the world. These renditions re-tell the original stories in contexts that adjust to modern world. What was regarded serious in the past becomes mockery nowadays. William Shakespeare, one of the greatest English play writers, has a profound influence upon different societies globally since the fifteenth century, for his plays inspire many contemporary artists to present new scopes reflecting their societies. Considered as one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies, Macbeth has a completely disparate interpretation in the movie Scotland, PA, which translates the original play into a black comedy. A Scottish royal and general, Macbeth the protagonist undergoes a demonic transformation in personality, in which he unethically takes the crown by murdering numerous characters. The director of the movie alters the plot while maintaining the basic semblance of power, ambition, and masculinity from Shakespeare’s work. In the movie, the alteration of the process Macbeth usurps the power of Duncan, including his internal and external incentives, gives the audience a fresh perspective on one of the English classical plays. Let the Evil Spread Macbeth takes place during eleventh century in England and mainly Scotland where horrendous and supernatural incidents occur. The appearance of three witches at the outset envelops the plot with an ominous atmosphere. Triumphing two battles for Scotland, Macbeth and Banquo, Macbeth’s righteous foil, on their victorious ... ... middle of paper ... ...ry. Tim Dirks, May 1996. Web. 18 Nov. 2011. Hudson, Toren J.F. "Medieval Europe, Part 3: Nobles and Mercenaries." Hudson's American History. Toren J.F. Hudson, 1999. Web. 23 Nov. 2011. "Middle Ages - Information, Facts, and Links." ENotes - Literature Study Guides, Lesson Plans, and More. Web. 18 Nov. 2011. Nimocks, Aaron. "Medieval Women - Medieval-Period.com." Medieval Period - Castles, Weapons, Torture Devices, and History. Aaron Nimocks, 2006. Web. 18 Nov. 2011. Scotland, PA. Dir. Billy Morrissette. Prod. Richard Shepard and Jonathan Stern. Perf. James LeGros, Maura Tierney, Christopher Walken, Kevin Corrigan, James Rebhorn. Lot 47 Films, 2001. Film. Shakespeare, William. MacBeth: Prestwick House Literary Touchstone Classics Series. Cheswold, DE: Prstwick House, C2005. Print. "1970's." Studyworld. Oakwood Mgt., 1996. Web. 18 Nov. 2011.

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