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OpenStudy (anonymous):

MEDAL REWARDED!!! Why do people refer to Macbeth as "That Scottish Play"? A. It is thought to be cursed so actors try to avoid saying the title. B. Most people can’t spell or pronounce “Macbeth” correctly. C. Shakespeare was unhappy with the way the play was received in England. D. There are many plays about kings, but only one set in Scotland. I believe the answer is A?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i found this online. and it makes me think that the answer is A or D. Answer Firstly, Macbeth is set in Scotland. Secondly, it is a superstition, especially in the UK, that saying the word "Macbeth" whilst in a theatre is bad luck for the performers (there have been mysterious bad luck occurances during performances of Macbeth to create such superstition, ie: deaths etc). Since these bad occurences the play is considered to be cursed. To avoid risking the luck of the actors and performances, people will refer to Macbeth as "The Scottish Play." It is also called "The Bard's Play."

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so which would u say would likley to be the answer?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I think maybe D would make more sense, dont you think?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

D seems more logical. A also could be correct. but i would guess D. if its wrong it would then be A

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