William Shakespeare's play Macbeth was likely written in 1606 during the reign of King James I. The play reflects Shakespeare's close relationship with James I, as it focuses on Macbeth, a figure from Scottish history, paying homage to James' Scottish lineage. The play tells the story of the Scottish general Macbeth, who is told a prophecy by witches that he will become king. Driven by ambition and his wife's urging, Macbeth murders King Duncan and takes the throne, but soon becomes a tyrannical and paranoid ruler, committing more murders to protect himself from suspicion.

8. Make a prediction: Which two characters do you think are depicted in this picture?