Macbeth is the shortest of Shakespeare's tragedies, and is probably his most famous. Dramatic effects are used to great influence, and have attracted many audiences to see it since its original production. The dramatic effects range from devices as obvious as the sounds made by cannonballs, to devices as subtle as the symbolism used by the apparitions.

This play uses dramatic effects to draw in crowds from all areas of society to see the production. The play is very bloody, and includes many fight scenes, so it appeals to those who enjoy watching violence. Those who like watching plays in general will also enjoy it because there is a lot of symbolism, and it is filled with excitement and suspense. There are several riddles for clever people to decipher, and for the lower classes, the spectacle of the witches would have been most entertaining.

King James I of...