1. Wake, Paul. "Plotting as Subversion: Narrative and the Gunpowder Plot." Journal of Narrative Theory 38.3 (2009): 295-316. Project Muse. John Hopkins University. Web. 16 Apr. 2013.
Author Paul Wake analyzes the narrative influence of the gunpowder treason. As such, some of his views may be useful in determining specific influences on Shakespeare’s play. The close reading of texts involving plotting should help to point out specific references within Macbeth.
2. Lemon, Rebecca. "Scaffolds of Treason in Macbeth." Theatre Journal 54.1 (2002): 25-43. Project Muse. John Hopkins University. Web. 16 Apr. 2013.
Author Rebecca Lemon writes a detailed commentary surrounding the elements of treason in Macbeth. Her text explores treason within the play and the events of the time that influenced Shakespeare’s play. Commentary is present on the Gunpowder Plot and its causes. The text should be useful to determine the extent of influence the treason had on Macbeth.
3. Harris, Jonathan Gil. "The Smell of Macbeth." Shakespeare Quarterly 58.4 (2007): 465-86. Project Muse. John Hopkins University. Web. 16 Apr. 2013.
Harris explores the olfactory images in Shakespeare’s Macbeth. This article brings to light references to the gunpowder treason by the smells present within the play. This text will be of great assistance to elucidate the sensory input given from Macbeth.
4. Carrafiello, Michael L. "St. Paul and the Polemicists: The Robert Parsons–Thomas Morton Exchanges, 1606–10." The Catholic Historical Review 95.3 (2009): 474-90. Project Muse. John Hopkins University. Web. 16 Apr. 2013.
This publication examines the letters and discourse between religious figures Robert Parsons and Thomas Morton. These letters were written following the Jacobean oath of allegiance that occurred after the events of the failed gunpowder treason. The value of this text will be illuminated by its data regarding the religious and political climate of the time.
5. Wormald, Jenny. "Gunpowder, Treason, and Scots." Journal of British Studies 24.2 (1985): 141-68. JSTOR. Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Web. 04 May 2013.
Author Jenny Wormald writes a description of the aftermath of the gunpowder treason. Her text also makes some speculation as to the causes of the plot, as well as to the temperament of King James I.
6. Jack, Jane H. "MacBeth, King James, and the Bible." ELH 22.3 (1955): 173-93. JSTOR. Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Web. 05 May 2013.
Jane H. Jack’s text describes the religious background and beliefs of King James I. As such, the information regarding his religious affiliations will be useful for analyzing the Gunpowder Plot, especially since the treason was carried out in response in want of a Catholic regent.
7. Ribner, Irvine. "Political Doctrine in Macbeth." Shakespeare Quarterly, 4.2 (1953): 202-05. JSTOR. Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Web. 05 May 2013.
Irving Ribner’s text analyzes Macbeth with the intent of examining political influence. This text sheds some light on the structure and content of Macbeth, as the play was intended to be performed for, and in the honor of, King James I. Given the many attempts on his life and his history regarding regicide, the text will be able to shed some light on the influences of assassination attempts in Shakespeare’s play.
8. Coddon, Karin S. "'Unreal Mockery': Unreason and the Problem of Spectacle in Macbeth." ELH 56.3 (1989): 485-501. JSTOR. Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Web. 05 May 2013.
Karin Coddon’s work analyzes the instances of public spectacle within Macbeth and the influences of such historical events. She goes into the reasoning behind Guy Fawkes day and illustrates why the treason was such a lasting image in English society.
9. Gerard, John. What Was the Gunpowder Plot? The Traditional Story Tested by Original Evidence. London: Osgood, McIlvaine &, 1897. Project Gutenberg. 1 Jan. 2011. Web. 6 May 2013.
Gerard's text describing the events of the Gunpowder Treason offers the viewpoint of one from the latter part of the 19th century. Aside from being closer to the date of the event than contemporary authors (and therefore perhaps of access to texts no longer in existence or canon), Gerard provides evidence that connects a particular allusion used inside of Macbeth to a memorial medal commemorating the Gunpowder Plot.
Author Paul Wake analyzes the narrative influence of the gunpowder treason. As such, some of his views may be useful in determining specific influences on Shakespeare’s play. The close reading of texts involving plotting should help to point out specific references within Macbeth.
2. Lemon, Rebecca. "Scaffolds of Treason in Macbeth." Theatre Journal 54.1 (2002): 25-43. Project Muse. John Hopkins University. Web. 16 Apr. 2013.
Author Rebecca Lemon writes a detailed commentary surrounding the elements of treason in Macbeth. Her text explores treason within the play and the events of the time that influenced Shakespeare’s play. Commentary is present on the Gunpowder Plot and its causes. The text should be useful to determine the extent of influence the treason had on Macbeth.
3. Harris, Jonathan Gil. "The Smell of Macbeth." Shakespeare Quarterly 58.4 (2007): 465-86. Project Muse. John Hopkins University. Web. 16 Apr. 2013.
Harris explores the olfactory images in Shakespeare’s Macbeth. This article brings to light references to the gunpowder treason by the smells present within the play. This text will be of great assistance to elucidate the sensory input given from Macbeth.
4. Carrafiello, Michael L. "St. Paul and the Polemicists: The Robert Parsons–Thomas Morton Exchanges, 1606–10." The Catholic Historical Review 95.3 (2009): 474-90. Project Muse. John Hopkins University. Web. 16 Apr. 2013.
This publication examines the letters and discourse between religious figures Robert Parsons and Thomas Morton. These letters were written following the Jacobean oath of allegiance that occurred after the events of the failed gunpowder treason. The value of this text will be illuminated by its data regarding the religious and political climate of the time.
5. Wormald, Jenny. "Gunpowder, Treason, and Scots." Journal of British Studies 24.2 (1985): 141-68. JSTOR. Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Web. 04 May 2013.
Author Jenny Wormald writes a description of the aftermath of the gunpowder treason. Her text also makes some speculation as to the causes of the plot, as well as to the temperament of King James I.
6. Jack, Jane H. "MacBeth, King James, and the Bible." ELH 22.3 (1955): 173-93. JSTOR. Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Web. 05 May 2013.
Jane H. Jack’s text describes the religious background and beliefs of King James I. As such, the information regarding his religious affiliations will be useful for analyzing the Gunpowder Plot, especially since the treason was carried out in response in want of a Catholic regent.
7. Ribner, Irvine. "Political Doctrine in Macbeth." Shakespeare Quarterly, 4.2 (1953): 202-05. JSTOR. Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Web. 05 May 2013.
Irving Ribner’s text analyzes Macbeth with the intent of examining political influence. This text sheds some light on the structure and content of Macbeth, as the play was intended to be performed for, and in the honor of, King James I. Given the many attempts on his life and his history regarding regicide, the text will be able to shed some light on the influences of assassination attempts in Shakespeare’s play.
8. Coddon, Karin S. "'Unreal Mockery': Unreason and the Problem of Spectacle in Macbeth." ELH 56.3 (1989): 485-501. JSTOR. Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Web. 05 May 2013.
Karin Coddon’s work analyzes the instances of public spectacle within Macbeth and the influences of such historical events. She goes into the reasoning behind Guy Fawkes day and illustrates why the treason was such a lasting image in English society.
9. Gerard, John. What Was the Gunpowder Plot? The Traditional Story Tested by Original Evidence. London: Osgood, McIlvaine &, 1897. Project Gutenberg. 1 Jan. 2011. Web. 6 May 2013.
Gerard's text describing the events of the Gunpowder Treason offers the viewpoint of one from the latter part of the 19th century. Aside from being closer to the date of the event than contemporary authors (and therefore perhaps of access to texts no longer in existence or canon), Gerard provides evidence that connects a particular allusion used inside of Macbeth to a memorial medal commemorating the Gunpowder Plot.