Macbeth critical study of theme, character, or development of the play

Write and submit a paper of 3,000-4,500 words about the play for
which the Annotated Bibliography was completed (MACBETH) The paper will be a
critical study of a theme, character, or development of the play, and
will include a discussion of the play’s textual background and source
material.

Textual Background: Using Norton Shakespeare: Based on the Oxford
Edition and other sources (if necessary), summarize in your own words
where we got the modern text of the play you are writing about. Pay
special attention to any differences between different original versions
from which we get our modern text. Be sure to cite whatever sources you
summarize.

Sources: Shakespeare got parts of most of his plays from other
people’s writings. What are the main outside sources he used to write
this play? (Start from the information in the Norton Shakespeare: Based
on the Oxford Edition, and examine the sources yourself, if you can).
Summarize the information about where the play came from, unless you
have a chance to examine some of the sources in detail. If you examine a
source in detail, talk about your own conclusions.

Analysis: Develop an argument you will present about a particular
interpretation of the play by analyzing a theme, a character, a plot
development, etc. Make certain that your analysis is focused on one
aspect of the play, craft an argument that you will then prove with your
writing by drawing on primary and secondary texts, and avoid
unnecessary summary.

Works Cited: Works cited should be annotated, but should not be
included in the final word count. The final works cited should include
at least 10 secondary sources that deal with aspects of the play.

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successful completion of the assignment.

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