No society stands still, even if some humans resist change. Technological advances and the emergence of new beliefs allow people to have broader imaginations. Therefore, numerous new interpretations of ancient works, be they plays, folk tales or poems, permeate throughout the world. These interpretations retell the original stories in contexts that fit the modern world. What in the past was considered serious, today becomes a joke. William Shakespeare, one of the greatest English theater writers, has had a profound influence on several societies around the world since the 15th century, as his works inspire many contemporary artists to present new fields that reflect their societies. Considered one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies, Macbeth is given a completely disparate performance in the film Scotland, PA, which translates the original play into a black comedy. A Scottish royal and general, the protagonist Macbeth undergoes a demonic personality transformation, in which he unethically takes the crown by killing numerous characters. The director of the film alters the plot while maintaining the basic guise of power, ambition and masculinity of Shakespeare's work. In the film, the alteration of the trial Macbeth usurps Duncan's power, including his internal and external incentives, gives the audience a new perspective on one of the classic English works. Let the evil spread. Macbeth is set during the 11th century in England and mainly Scotland where horrendous and supernatural incidents occur. The appearance of three witches at the beginning envelops the plot with a disturbing atmosphere. Triumphing in two battles for Scotland, Macbeth and Banquo, Macbeth's righteous foil, in their victorious...... middle of paper......ry.Tim Dirks, May 1996. Web. 18 November 2011. Hudson, Toren J.F. "Medieval Europe, Part 3: Nobles and Mercenaries." Hudson's American Story. Toren J. F. Hudson, 1999. Web. 23 November 2011. "Middle Ages: Information, Facts and Connections." ENotes: Literature study guides, lesson plans, and more. Network. November 18, 2011. Nimocks, Aaron. "Medieval Women - Medieval-Period.com." Medieval period: castles, weapons, torture devices and history. Aaron Nimocks, 2006. Web. November 18, 2011. Scotland, Pennsylvania. Dir. Billy Morrissette. prod. Richard Shepard and Jonathan Stern. Perf. James LeGros, Maura Tierney, Christopher Walken, Kevin Corrigan, James Rebhorn. Lot 47Film, 2001. Film.Shakespeare, William. MacBeth: Prestwick House Literary Touchstone Classics Series.Cheswold, DE: Prstwick House, C2005. Print."70s." Studyworld. Oakwood Mgt., 1996. Web. Nov. 18. 2011.