On King James I and William Shakespeare
Published on Nov 21, 2015
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Soon after being crowned king, James I called Shakespeare and company to perform at his court.
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James gave them special privileges and helped them with grants when the plague forced theaters to close.
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The king was a scholar of theology & poli sci (as we know it to be called today)
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He was a devout Protestant, believing God acted on humans with supernatural influence.
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A person who was tempted by the devil would be given a choice to make, and he would be judged by this choice.
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Macbeth and Banquo are so tested in the play.
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Five of the virtuous characters are based on ancestors of King James. What better way to keep the money rolling in!
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Shakespeare used an old chronicle of British history to shape his story but changed some things to make James' ancestors look better.
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That's all for today.
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