Question

King James sends a letter to Shakespeare and his theater company, then known as the Lord Chamberlain's Men. In this letter King James outlines his wishes and demands. What are those demands?

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

King James expressed his desire to sponsor Shakespeare's theater company and, furthermore, showed a desire to change the name of the company, which was done quickly. He also wanted to promote plays that told the story of Scotland, present his ancestors in a positive way, show the relationship between Scotland and England, portray the king's beliefs (especially those related to witchcraft) and emphasize his royalty .

Macbeth was one of the plays that were strongly inspired by the wishes of King James, who sponsored more than 20 plays per year.