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Macbeth on Telefis Scoile

Alternative title
Macbeth’s World of Deception and Betrayal
Synopsis
Schools programme. Seamus Heaney talks about Macbeth exploring some of the key themes and characters. "The whole language and imagery of the play imitates and expresses this world of deception and betrayal... that Macbeth has brought into being Words deceive, appearances deceive, but Macbeth embraces his damned destiny". A two-minute clip is available at: http://www.rte. ie/archives/exhibitions/1982-seamus-heaney/1988-rte-and-poems-plain/606384-macbeth-on-telefis-scoile.
Language
English
Country
Ireland
Medium
Television
Notes
Running time of complete programme not known.
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
schools; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Credits

Contributor
Seamus Heaney

Production Company

Name

RTE

Archive

Name

RTE Libraries and Archives Services

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