Difference Between Fact Or Fiction Macbeth

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Fact or Fiction: Macbeth

Some people do not know that the play Macbeth written by Shakespeare was derived from historical events. Even though he wrote the play based on these events, it does not mean all of the information is factual. There are many significant differences between the historical and fictional Macbeth.

Historically, Macbeth was a very much loved and respected King. In contrast, almost every character in the play hated Macbeth after he became King.. In the play, Macduff says “I am not treacherous”, and Malcolm responds with “But Macbeth is.” (Macbeth 4.3. 20-21) As the quote shows, Malcolm suspects Macbeth of being guilty and deceptive, which is a big reason a lot of characters hated him as king.

In Shakespeare’s version,